Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of active ingredients requiring substituted aromatic scaffolds. Its functional groups—bromo, cyano, and carboxylic acid—allow for selective transformations such as cross-coupling reactions, hydrolysis, or amidation, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules. Commonly employed in research settings for the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and bioactive molecules, including kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents.