Used primarily in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly herbicides, to control a wide range of weeds in various crops. It serves as an intermediate in the production of bromoxynil, a selective herbicide effective against broadleaf weeds in cereals and other crops. Additionally, it finds application in research and development for creating novel chemical compounds with potential biological activity. Its role in organic synthesis also extends to the preparation of other brominated aromatic compounds used in pharmaceuticals and industrial chemistry.