Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antimalarial drugs. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of electron-withdrawing groups and aromatic systems that enhance binding to biological targets. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its nitro and halogen substituents make it suitable for further functionalization in cross-coupling reactions, enabling diverse chemical modifications in drug discovery and material science.