Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of indole-based drug candidates targeting inflammatory and neurological disorders. Serves as a building block in agrochemicals for creating novel pesticides with improved efficacy. Employed in research settings to explore nitroaromatic compounds for fluorescent probes and sensors due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group and aromatic structure. Also investigated for potential antitumor and antimicrobial activities in medicinal chemistry studies.