Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. Its structure supports the creation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are common in medicinal chemistry. The presence of both electron-donating (dimethylamino) and electron-withdrawing (nitro) groups allows for diverse reactivity, making it valuable in the preparation of dyes, sensors, and functional materials. Also employed in research settings to explore new reaction pathways or to build complex molecular frameworks for drug discovery.