Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fungicides and bactericides. Its structure supports the creation of biologically active molecules, making it valuable in crop protection agents. Also employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing heterocyclic compounds with potential antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties. The bromine and carboxylic acid functionalities allow for further chemical modifications, enabling diverse derivatization in research and industrial applications.