2-(2,4-Dibromophenoxy)propanoic acid is a specialty chemical and synthetic auxin analog primarily utilized in research and development for herbicides. It effectively inhibits the growth of broadleaf weeds by disrupting auxin signaling pathways in plants, making it valuable for studying plant physiology, herbicide mechanisms, and environmental impacts at the molecular level. Additionally, it serves as an intermediate in laboratory synthesis of related agrochemicals for agricultural and chemical industry applications.