Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. It serves as a building block for constructing more complex molecules due to the presence of reactive functional groups – the bromine atom allows for cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, while the nitro group can be reduced to an amine for further derivatization. Its structure supports the development of bioactive compounds, including potential antitumor, antimicrobial, or anti-inflammatory agents. The cyclopropylmethyl group enhances metabolic stability in drug design, making this compound valuable in medicinal chemistry research. It is also employed in the synthesis of dyes and functional materials where nitroaromatic systems are required.