Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its bromo and nitro functional groups allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, enabling the construction of complex aromatic systems. Commonly employed in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients where the ester group can be hydrolyzed or transformed into other functional groups. Also utilized in the synthesis of dyes and specialty chemicals due to its reactivity and structural features.