Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of functional dyes and photoactive compounds, particularly in the development of brominated aromatic systems for optical materials. Its structure supports chelation and is utilized in coordination chemistry to form metal complexes with luminescent properties. Also employed in the preparation of conjugated organic molecules for use in sensors and imaging agents due to the presence of the bromophenyl and amine-linked diacetic acid functionalities. Shows potential in research related to photodynamic therapy and as a building block in supramolecular chemistry.