Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the production of nitroaniline derivatives. It serves as a building block in organic reactions where selective substitution on the benzene ring is required. Its halogen groups allow for cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in the development of fine chemicals and functionalized aromatic compounds. Also employed in research for designing dyes and fluorescent probes due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group and reactive halogens.