Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of active ingredients requiring halogenated aromatic structures. Its functional groups enable further chemical modifications, making it valuable in building complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, for constructing carbon-carbon bonds in drug discovery and materials science. Also utilized in the preparation of dyes and specialty chemicals where nitro and halogen substituents are needed to fine-tune reactivity or physical properties.