Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound serves in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. Its reactive bromomethyl group allows for easy substitution, enabling the introduction of the 2-methyl-4-nitrobenzyl moiety into more complex molecules. It is particularly valuable in the development of active ingredients in crop protection agents and in the synthesis of nitro-containing bioactive compounds. Additionally, it can be employed in research settings for the construction of benzylated derivatives and as a building block in medicinal chemistry.