Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Its structure enables functionalization for use in agrochemicals, including herbicides and plant growth regulators. Commonly employed in research settings for building heterocyclic compounds due to the reactivity of the bromo and carboxylic acid groups, facilitating cross-coupling reactions and amide formation. Also explored in the design of kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies in medicinal chemistry.