Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its functional groups, which allow for further chemical modifications. The phenolic and nitroethyl moieties make it suitable for use in reactions leading to bioactive molecules. It may also serve in research for developing novel organic compounds with potential antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties. Its methoxy and nitro groups contribute to electron density modulation, useful in designing compounds for medicinal chemistry and material science applications.