Used in organic synthesis as a versatile intermediate for the preparation of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a key building block in the development of compounds with potential biological activity, particularly in the creation of pyridine derivatives. Its bromomethyl group allows for further functionalization through nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it valuable in the design of complex molecules. Additionally, it is employed in research settings for the study of nitroaromatic compounds and their reactivity.