Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and dyes. It serves in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its nitro-substituted aromatic structure, which can be further modified to enhance biological activity. Also employed in organic research for developing nitro-containing compounds with potential photochemical or pharmacological properties. Its hydroxyl and nitro functional groups allow for diverse chemical transformations, making it valuable in multi-step synthetic routes.