Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. Its carboxylic acid groups allow conjugation with amines or alcohols, making it useful in peptide-like structure formation. The nitrobenzamide moiety can be reduced to an aniline derivative, enabling further functionalization for drug development. Also employed in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors or receptor ligands due to its ability to mimic dicarboxylic acid-containing biomolecules. Suitable for research in medicinal chemistry and molecular design.