Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of dyes and organic compounds requiring nitro and bromo functional groups. Its structure allows for selective substitution reactions, making it valuable in fine chemical manufacturing. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck reactions to build complex aromatic systems. Also utilized in the development of specialty polymers and photoactive materials due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group and reactive bromine site.