Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor ligands and other bioactive molecules. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for creating novel pesticides and herbicides due to its reactive bromo and nitro functional groups. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki and Heck reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds in complex organic molecules. Also utilized in the preparation of dyes and functionalized pyridine derivatives for materials science applications.