Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where nitroaromatic and carboxylic functional groups are required. Its structure allows for further chemical modifications, such as reduction of the nitro group or ester hydrolysis, enabling the construction of complex molecules. Commonly employed in research settings for the preparation of substituted benzoic acid derivatives with specific biological activity. Also utilized in organic synthesis pathways that require selective functionalization of aromatic rings.