Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. Its nitro and indole functionalities make it valuable in the development of kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its substituted aromatic core. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorescent probes and dyes, leveraging the indole ring’s photophysical properties. Shows potential in research related to central nervous system agents owing to structural similarity with tryptamine derivatives.