Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly in the production of azo dyes where its nitro and bromo groups facilitate coupling reactions. It also serves in the development of pharmaceuticals, acting as a building block for active ingredients in antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents. Its functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in agrochemical research for creating new pesticides and herbicides. Additionally, it finds use in organic synthesis for introducing brominated aromatic structures into more complex molecules.