Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of agricultural chemicals, particularly in the production of certain herbicides and insecticides. It serves as a building block in organic reactions where nitrophenol derivatives are needed to form active ingredients that target weed and pest control in crop protection. Its methyl and nitro functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, enabling the development of compounds with selective biological activity. Also utilized in research settings for developing novel agrochemicals due to its reactivity and structural properties.