Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. Its structure supports conjugation and reactivity useful in constructing indole-based drug candidates. Commonly applied in the development of fluorescent probes due to its electron-withdrawing nitrovinyl group, enabling detection in biological systems. Also utilized in materials science for designing organic semiconductors and optoelectronic devices. Participates in cycloaddition and Michael addition reactions to build complex heterocycles.