Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antitubercular and antimicrobial agents. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to undergo functional group transformations, especially reduction of the nitro group to form amino derivatives. Also employed in the preparation of pyridine-based ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry. Its structure supports hydrogen bonding and coordination with metal ions, making it useful in designing sensors and functional materials.