Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly for producing azo dyes that exhibit strong color fastness. It also serves in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, where the bromo and amine functional groups allow for further chemical modifications to build active drug molecules. Additionally, it finds use in the development of organic semiconductors and fluorescent compounds due to the naphthalene backbone’s favorable electronic properties. Its reactivity makes it suitable for cross-coupling reactions in advanced material research.