Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for the production of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. It serves as a building block in the development of compounds with potential biological activity. In research, it is employed in the study of nitroaromatic compounds and their reactivity. Additionally, it can be utilized in the preparation of dyes and pigments due to its nitro and ester functional groups. Its methoxy group also makes it a candidate for studies involving electron-donating effects in chemical reactions.