Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in creating active ingredients that require specific substitution patterns on aromatic rings. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations, to build complex molecules in research and industrial settings. Also utilized in the preparation of dyes and specialty polymers where nitroaromatic building blocks are needed.