Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its nitro groups make it suitable for reduction reactions to form amino derivatives, which can be further modified to construct complex heterocyclic systems. It also finds use in the preparation of dyes and functional materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic core. The compound's structural features allow for selective substitutions, making it valuable in the design of bioactive molecules and specialty chemicals.