Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of dyes and pharmaceuticals. It serves in the development of nitroaromatic compounds due to the presence of the nitro group, which can be reduced to an amine for further functionalization. Also employed in the synthesis of UV absorbers and photo-stabilizers for polymers, leveraging its ability to absorb ultraviolet light. Its carboxylic acid group allows for esterification or salt formation, useful in modifying solubility and reactivity in agrochemical formulations.