Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of nitrogen-containing compounds. It participates in click chemistry reactions due to the azide group, enabling efficient coupling with alkynes to form triazole rings—useful in pharmaceutical development and bioconjugation. The electron-withdrawing nitro group enhances reactivity in nucleophilic substitution and reduction reactions. It is also employed in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and functionalized ketones for use in medicinal chemistry and materials science. Handle with care due to potential explosivity of organic azides.