Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its functional groups allow for selective reactions, such as bromine displacement via nucleophilic substitution or nitro group reduction, enabling the construction of complex molecules. Commonly employed in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients where aromatic substitution patterns are required. Also utilized in the synthesis of dyes and specialty polymers due to its electron-withdrawing substituents, which influence reactivity and stability in multi-step reactions.