Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. It serves in the preparation of azo dyes due to its nitro and phenolic functionalities, which allow for diazotization and coupling reactions. Also employed in the development of certain antimicrobial agents and as a building block in organic synthesis for introducing bromo and nitro groups into more complex molecules. Its reactivity makes it valuable in cross-coupling reactions, particularly in research settings for creating novel aromatic compounds.