Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure, featuring amino, bromo, and nitro groups on the benzoate ring, allows for further functionalization, including nucleophilic aromatic substitution at the bromo position, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. Commonly employed in research settings to prepare derivatives for biological activity screening. Also utilized in the production of specialty dyes and functional materials due to its nitro and amino groups, which contribute to electronic and photochemical properties.