Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It participates in the development of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to mimic or interfere with natural nitrogen-containing compounds in plants. Also employed in research for the preparation of more complex urea derivatives with potential biological activity, including antimicrobial and antifungal agents. Its nitro group allows for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.