Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure supports the creation of complex heterocyclic systems, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing compounds with biological activity. It has been explored in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules due to the presence of reactive sites that allow for functionalization. Additionally, its nitro and hydroxyl groups enable participation in reduction and condensation reactions, useful in building molecular diversity for drug discovery.