Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the preparation of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. Its nitro and bromo functional groups make it valuable for substitution reactions, enabling the construction of complex aromatic compounds. It also serves as a reagent in analytical chemistry for detecting amines and other nucleophiles due to its high electrophilicity. Additionally, it finds use in the development of photoresists and light-sensitive materials because of its response to UV radiation.