Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its functional groups—nitro, methoxy, and carboxylic acid—allow for selective transformations, making it valuable in multi-step synthesis. The silyl-protected hydroxyl group enhances stability and solubility in non-polar solvents, facilitating use in cross-coupling reactions and protecting group strategies. Commonly employed in the preparation of bioactive molecules where controlled substitution patterns on aromatic rings are required.