Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. Its structure supports the development of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are common in drug design. Commonly employed in the preparation of fluorescent dyes and optoelectronic materials due to the conjugated π-system. Also applied in research for nitroaromatic transformations and cross-coupling reactions. Shows potential in medicinal chemistry for building blocks in antitumor and antimicrobial agents.