Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments due to its aromatic structure and reactive functional groups. Commonly employed in the preparation of fluorescent brightening agents for textiles and paper. Also serves as a building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where the bromo and nitro groups allow for further functionalization through cross-coupling or reduction reactions. Its derivatives are explored in materials science for developing organic semiconductors and optoelectronic materials.