Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its nitro and bromo functional groups allow for selective transformations, such as reduction of the nitro group to an amine or palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions using the bromine moiety. Commonly employed in the development of active ingredients in crop protection agents and in the synthesis of dyes and functionalized aromatic compounds. The presence of the ethoxy group enhances solubility and influences reactivity, making it suitable for use in multi-step synthetic routes where regioselectivity is important.