Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly in the production of azo dyes due to the presence of the nitro group. It also serves in the preparation of liquid crystal materials for display technologies. Its ether linkage and aromatic structure make it suitable as a building block in organic synthesis, especially in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals where substituted benzene derivatives are required. Additionally, it can act as a solvent or reagent in certain coupling reactions.