Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of sulfonamide-based drugs. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for creating biologically active molecules with potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Its structure allows for easy modification, making it valuable in optimizing drug candidates during research and development. Also employed in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors due to the electron-withdrawing nitro group and the conformational stability provided by the morpholine ring.