Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of certain antiviral and antibacterial agents. It serves as a building block in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients due to its nitro and methoxy functional groups, which allow for further chemical modifications. Commonly employed in research settings for the preparation of pyridine-based compounds with potential biological activity. Also utilized in agrochemical synthesis for creating novel pesticides and herbicides. Its reactivity makes it valuable in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions during drug discovery processes.