Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. Particularly valuable in the development of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in the preparation of substituted pyridines and piperidines, which are structural motifs in various medicinal agents. Also utilized in research settings for the synthesis of potential neuroactive agents and receptor ligands. Its nitro-substituted aryl group allows for further functionalization through reduction or coupling reactions, making it a versatile building block in drug discovery and materials science.