Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. The nitro group allows for further functionalization, such as reduction to an amine, enabling its use in building complex molecules. Commonly employed in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the tert-butyl ester acts as a protecting group, allowing selective reactions at other sites in the molecule. Its stability under various reaction conditions makes it valuable in multi-step synthetic routes.