Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active ingredients for drugs targeting central nervous system disorders. It serves as a building block in the development of selective enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators due to its nitro and methoxy functional groups, which facilitate specific chemical transformations. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved selectivity and reduced environmental impact. Its aromatic structure allows for easy modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies.