Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a protected amine derivative, allowing selective reactions at other functional sites in complex molecule assembly. The nitro group enables further transformations such as reduction to an amino group, facilitating the synthesis of substituted anilines. Commonly employed in the development of herbicides and active ingredients in crop protection agents due to its stability and reactivity profile. Also utilized in research settings for building blocks in heterocyclic compound synthesis.