Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of herbicides and plant growth regulators. It serves as a building block for more complex nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. Its nitro and amino functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, enabling its use in dye manufacturing and in the development of specialty chemicals. Commonly employed in research settings for designing novel bioactive molecules due to its pyridine backbone, which is prevalent in many biologically active compounds.