Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules that require substituted benzoate derivatives. Its functional groups—bromine, chlorine, and nitro—allow for sequential substitution reactions, making it valuable in multi-step organic synthesis. Commonly employed in the preparation of antimicrobial agents, herbicides, and dyes due to its reactivity and ability to serve as a building block in cross-coupling reactions.