Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its bromo and nitro functional groups allow for selective cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions, making it valuable in constructing complex aromatic compounds. Commonly employed in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients where nitroaromatic scaffolds are required. Also utilized in research settings for the synthesis of fluorescent probes and dyes due to its ability to undergo derivatization into heterocyclic systems.