Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of active ingredients that require substituted aromatic ester structures. Its bromo and nitro functional groups allow for further chemical modifications through cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. Commonly employed in research settings to prepare derivatives with potential biological activity, including anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial agents. Also utilized in the preparation of dyes and specialty organic compounds where controlled substitution patterns on aromatic rings are needed.