Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in building complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds, especially in the development of active ingredients in crop protection agents and medicinal compounds. The bromine atom facilitates metal-catalyzed reactions, while the carboxylic acid and methoxymethyl groups offer sites for derivatization or conjugation.