Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of bioactive molecules and pharmaceuticals. Its nitro and amide functionalities make it suitable for further transformations, such as reductions and cyclization reactions, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. The trifluoromethanesulfonate (triflate) group acts as a good leaving group, facilitating palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, which are valuable in drug discovery and the development of functional materials.