Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure allows for further functionalization through reduction of the nitro group or substitution of the sulfide moiety. Commonly employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and bioactive molecules where the nitroaryl thioether scaffold is required. Also finds use in research settings for studying sulfur-containing aromatic systems and their reactivity in cross-coupling reactions.