Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of sulfonamide-based drugs. Its nitro group allows for further functionalization, enabling the formation of amines through reduction, which are key in building bioactive molecules. Also employed in the preparation of specialty chemicals where a methylsulfanyl group attached to an aromatic ring enhances lipophilicity and metabolic stability. Shows utility in research settings for constructing complex organic frameworks due to its reactivity in cross-coupling and nucleophilic substitution reactions.