Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of certain antitumor and antimicrobial agents. Its structure contains functional groups that are valuable in organic transformations, making it useful in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. The nitro and amino groups allow for further derivatization, such as reduction, coupling reactions, or cyclization, enabling the creation of active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is also employed in research settings for designing novel compounds with potential biological activity.