Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorescent dyes and optical brighteners due to its rigid aromatic structure and electron-withdrawing nitro group. Its derivatives are found in applications involving UV absorption and light stabilization, particularly in coatings and polymers. Also explored in agrochemical research for developing new active ingredients, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity. Shows potential in materials science for organic semiconductors, where nitro-functionalized oxazoles contribute to electron transport properties.