Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It serves as a building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients due to its aromatic amine and carboxylic acid functional groups, which allow for easy modification and coupling reactions. Also employed in the preparation of dyes and pigments, where its substituted benzene ring contributes to color stability and lightfastness. Its derivatives are explored in agrochemicals for crop protection agents owing to their structural specificity and reactivity.