Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly for producing vat dyes and disperse dyes that exhibit good lightfastness and color strength. It also serves in the preparation of functionalized naphthalene derivatives for use in agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its nitro and bromo groups allow for selective substitution reactions, making it valuable in organic synthesis for constructing complex aromatic systems. Additionally, it has been explored in the development of organic semiconductors and fluorescent probes due to its extended aromatic structure and electron-withdrawing properties.