Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. It serves as a building block for the preparation of more complex aromatic compounds, including active ingredients in crop protection agents and medicinal compounds. The nitro group allows for further functionalization, such as reduction to an amine, enabling the formation of amines, amides, or heterocyclic structures. Its tert-butyl group provides steric bulk and electron-donating effects, which can influence reaction selectivity and stability in synthesis pathways. Commonly employed in research settings for developing novel compounds with tailored biological activity.