Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, this compound serves in the development of certain fungicides and plant growth regulators. Its structure allows for selective bromination and coupling reactions, making it valuable in creating active ingredients in crop protection agents. Additionally, it is employed in research settings for the preparation of dyes and functional materials where brominated aromatic amines enhance stability and reactivity. Due to its reactivity, it is also explored in the formation of complex heterocyclic systems used in medicinal chemistry.