Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It serves in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its phenolic structure combined with electron-withdrawing nitro group, which enhances reactivity in coupling and substitution reactions. Also employed in research for developing nitrophenol-based sensors and dyes, where the tert-butyl group improves solubility and stability. Its derivatives are explored for antimicrobial and antioxidant applications in experimental studies.