Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. Its structure supports the creation of biologically active molecules due to the presence of both nitro and carboxylic acid functional groups, which can be further modified. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing heterocyclic scaffolds that exhibit potential in central nervous system drug discovery. Also utilized in research settings for designing kinase inhibitors and other enzyme-targeted therapies.