Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry for constructing more complex molecules. It serves as a building block in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds, including benzodiazepines and other bioactive agents. Its amino and ester functional groups allow for versatile chemical modifications, making it valuable in the development of dyes, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. The bromine substituent enables cross-coupling reactions, facilitating the introduction of additional molecular fragments in drug discovery pathways.