Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds, particularly in the production of dyes and pigments. It is also employed in the development of pharmaceuticals, where it serves as a building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Additionally, it finds application in agrochemical research for the creation of herbicides and pesticides. Its nitro and halogen groups make it a valuable reagent in chemical reactions, such as nucleophilic substitution, enabling the creation of complex molecules.