Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and anticancer agents. Its structure serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in research settings to design bioactive molecules due to the electron-withdrawing nitro group enhancing reactivity for further functionalization. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorescent probes and sensors owing to its aromatic and amine properties that support conjugation and signal detection.