Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active ingredients for drugs targeting central nervous system disorders. It plays a role in the development of certain antipsychotic and antidepressant medications due to its ability to serve as a building block in constructing complex heterocyclic compounds. Also utilized in agrochemical manufacturing for creating novel pesticides with improved selectivity and efficiency. Its nitro group facilitates further chemical modifications, making it valuable in research and development of new bioactive molecules.