Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic drugs. Its structure allows for selective functionalization in multi-step organic reactions, making it valuable in creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules due to the presence of both bromo and nitro groups, which serve as sites for cross-coupling and reduction reactions. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel compounds with targeted biological activity.