Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides. Its halogen and nitro functional groups allow for selective substitution reactions, making it valuable in constructing complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Ullmann reactions to form carbon-carbon or carbon-heteroatom bonds. Also utilized in the preparation of dyes and specialty polymers where halogenated aromatics enhance thermal and oxidative stability.