Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of active ingredients requiring brominated aromatic scaffolds. Its nitro and carboxylic acid functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in organic synthesis. Commonly employed in the preparation of dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers where halogenated aromatic compounds enhance stability or reactivity. Also utilized in research settings for the development of novel compounds in medicinal chemistry.