Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of imidazole-based drugs with biological activity. It serves in the preparation of compounds exhibiting antifungal, antiparasitic, and anticancer properties. Also employed in the creation of ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions and in the design of functional materials due to its nitrogen-rich structure. Its nitro group allows for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research and drug discovery processes.