Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments due to its functional groups that allow for further chemical modifications. Commonly employed in the production of azo dyes, where the amino group undergoes diazotization and coupling reactions to form colored compounds. Also utilized in the pharmaceutical industry as a building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients, particularly in drugs targeting inflammatory and infectious diseases. Its nitro group can be reduced to an amine, enabling the formation of complex heterocyclic structures. Additionally, it finds use in agrochemical synthesis for developing certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.