Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly in the production of azo dyes which are widely applied in the textile industry for coloring fabrics. It also serves as a building block in the manufacture of certain pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where the bromo and nitro functional groups allow for further chemical modifications. Its structure supports coupling reactions essential in creating complex organic molecules. Due to its reactivity, it is valuable in research and development of new chemical entities in medicinal chemistry.