Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure supports the formation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are common motifs in bioactive molecules. The nitro group allows for further functionalization, such as reduction to an amine, enabling coupling reactions to build complex molecules. It also finds use in the preparation of specialty polymers and as a building block in medicinal chemistry for designing enzyme inhibitors or receptor ligands.