Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly in the production of azo dyes due to its amino and nitro functional groups that facilitate diazotization and coupling reactions. It also serves in the preparation of certain pharmaceuticals where the aromatic backbone with electron-withdrawing and electron-donating substituents is required for biological activity. Additionally, it finds use in the development of corrosion inhibitors and in some polymer modification processes to enhance thermal stability.