Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments due to its aromatic nitro groups and ether linkages. It serves in the preparation of photochromic materials, where it contributes to light-sensitive properties in optical lenses and coatings. Also employed in the development of certain polymers that require high thermal stability and rigidity. Its reactivity allows for further chemical modifications in organic synthesis, particularly in nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions.