Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its dual halogen functionality allows for selective cross-coupling reactions, enabling the introduction of different substituents onto the aromatic ring. Commonly employed in Suzuki, Heck, and Sonogashira reactions to build complex molecules. The nitro group enhances reactivity toward nucleophilic substitution and can be reduced to an amine for further derivatization. Valued in research settings for constructing functionalized aromatic compounds and in the development of dyes and functional materials.