Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in the preparation of active ingredients in crop protection agents and certain drug compounds. Commonly employed in organic reactions where nitro and ester functionalities are needed for subsequent transformations, such as reductions or nucleophilic substitutions. Also utilized in research settings for the development of new chemical entities requiring aromatic ring systems with electron-withdrawing groups.