Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of certain antiprotozoal and antimicrobial agents. It plays a key role in the development of nitrofuran-based drugs, where its structure contributes to the biological activity of the final compound. The presence of both methoxy and nitro groups allows for selective chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. It is also employed in research settings for designing new bioactive compounds and in the preparation of derivatives for structure-activity relationship studies.