Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its halogen groups enable selective cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Ullmann reactions, allowing the construction of complex aromatic systems. The nitro group facilitates further functionalization through reduction to an amine, which can be used in diazotization or amidation processes. Commonly employed in the development of bioactive molecules and functional materials where precise substitution patterns are required.