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 the development of nitro-substituted biaryl compounds via Suzuki or Heck reactions. Also serves as a building block in the synthesis of dyes and functional materials where controlled substitution patterns are required. The presence of the nitro group facilitates further transformations, such as reduction to amines, expanding its utility in multi-step synthetic routes.