Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the nitroaromatic and ester-based compound pathways. Commonly employed in research settings for the preparation of substituted benzoic acid derivatives with biological activity. Also utilized in the design of agrochemicals and specialty polymers due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group and ester functionality, which contribute to reactivity and stability in multi-step organic transformations.