Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of dyes and pigments. It serves in the development of photoactive compounds due to the nitro group's light-sensitive properties. Commonly employed in research for designing photochromic materials and stimuli-responsive systems. Also finds use in the synthesis of surfactants and surface modifiers where the long alkoxy chain provides lipophilic character. Its structural features make it suitable for studies in supramolecular chemistry and liquid crystal formation.