Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly in the production of azo dyes which are widely applied in the textile industry for coloring fabrics. It also serves in the preparation of certain pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its reactive functional groups that allow for further chemical modifications. Its nitro and amino groups enable coupling reactions and ring transformations useful in organic synthesis. Additionally, it has been explored in research settings for developing fluorescent probes and sensors owing to its electron-withdrawing and electron-donating substituents that influence photophysical properties.