Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated and nitro-substituted aromatic compounds. Its halogen and nitro functional groups allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in the preparation of complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers where electron-withdrawing substituents enhance stability and reactivity. Also utilized in research settings for the construction of heterocyclic systems through nucleophilic substitution or reduction pathways.