Used primarily in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, especially in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to form stable complexes with metal ions and its role in facilitating selective binding to enzyme active sites. Also employed in research settings for designing novel heterocyclic compounds with potential antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Its nitro groups allow for further functionalization, enabling diverse derivatization in drug discovery programs.