Used primarily in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds. Its structure supports the development of kinase inhibitors, which are important in the study of cancer and inflammatory diseases. The presence of the morpholine and nitro groups enhances solubility and binding properties, making it valuable in optimizing drug candidates. It is also employed in the preparation of sulfonamide-based agents with potential antimicrobial and antitumor activities. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its modifiable functional groups.