Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its structure supports further functionalization for creating herbicides and plant growth regulators. Also employed in research settings to design novel pyridine-based derivatives with potential antimicrobial or antifungal properties. The electron-withdrawing nitro group and ether linkage enhance reactivity in nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it valuable in organic synthesis pathways.