Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves in the preparation of bioactive molecules due to its reactive nitro group, which can be reduced to an amine for further functionalization. Employed in research for developing heterocyclic compounds with potential antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or antitumor properties. Also utilized in the production of dyes and fluorescent probes because of its aromatic structure and electron-withdrawing nitro group that influences optical properties.