Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure supports the construction of complex heterocyclic systems, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing bioactive molecules. It also finds use in photochemical studies due to the nitro group’s light-sensitive properties, enabling applications in photoremovable protecting groups and optically triggered reactions. Additionally, derivatives of this compound are explored for their potential in fluorescence labeling and materials science.