Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of active ingredients requiring nitroaromatic functionality. Its ester, methoxy, and nitro groups allow for selective chemical transformations, making it valuable in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of dyes and fluorescent probes due to its electron-withdrawing properties and aromatic structure. Also utilized in research settings for the development of new synthetic methodologies involving nitrobenzoate derivatives.