Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules that require substituted aromatic rings. Its nitro and ester functional groups make it suitable for further transformations such as reduction, hydrolysis, and cross-coupling reactions. Commonly employed in research settings for constructing complex organic molecules, including potential drug candidates and functional materials. The bromine atom allows for palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions, enabling the introduction of various substituents to tailor molecular properties.