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, printing, and coating industries. Its structure allows for diazotization and coupling reactions, making it valuable in creating colorants with high stability and intensity. Also employed in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its functional groups that enable further chemical modifications. Additionally, it serves as a building block in organic synthesis for nitroaromatic compounds used in research and industrial applications.