Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of brominated compounds with biological activity. Its nitro and bromo functional groups allow for further chemical transformations, such as reduction of the nitro group to an amine or substitution reactions via the bromine atoms. Commonly employed in research settings for the preparation of more complex organic molecules, including dyes and functionalized aromatic compounds. Its structure supports selective derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building active ingredients.