Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its ester and bromo functionalities make it suitable for cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, enabling the construction of complex aromatic systems. The compound is also employed in the development of functionalized benzene derivatives for use in medicinal chemistry, including potential inhibitors or active scaffolds in drug design. Its methoxy and ester groups allow for further derivatization, making it valuable in library synthesis for screening bioactive molecules.