Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly in the production of azo dyes due to its ability to form stable diazonium salts. It also serves in the manufacture of agrochemicals, including certain fungicides and herbicides, where the brominated aromatic structure contributes to bioactivity. Additionally, it finds use in pharmaceutical research as a building block for nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. Its selective bromination pattern makes it valuable in organic synthesis for further functionalization in fine chemical production.