Used primarily as a research chemical in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceutical intermediates. It serves as a building block for synthesizing more complex amine-containing compounds, including potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its nitro and amine functional groups allow for various chemical transformations, such as reductions and cyclizations, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorescent probes and dyes due to its aromatic structure and reactivity. Commonly handled in controlled laboratory settings for small-scale experimentation.