Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its functional groups—bromomethyl, nitro, and carboxylic acid—allow for sequential modifications, enabling the construction of complex molecules. The bromomethyl group is reactive toward nucleophiles, facilitating alkylation or substitution reactions, while the nitro group can be reduced to an amine for further derivatization. The carboxylic acid moiety permits amide bond formation or esterification, making it valuable in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functionalized aromatic compounds.