Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated organic compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in building complex molecules where nitro and fluoro groups play a role in biological activity. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds in medicinal chemistry. Also utilized in the preparation of dyes and functional materials due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group and reactive bromine site.