Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of compounds with biological activity. Its structure, featuring a phenolic hydroxyl group, a nitro group, and a cyclohexylthio substituent, supports further chemical modifications, making it valuable in research laboratories for designing new molecules. The presence of these functional groups allows participation in reduction and coupling reactions, useful in creating dyes and functional materials. Also explored in the development of sensors due to its electron-donating and accepting properties.