Used primarily in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and functional materials. Its structure supports the development of nitro-containing compounds that can be reduced to amines for use in bioactive molecules. Commonly applied in research settings to construct complex nitrogen-rich frameworks, especially in the design of potential drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders. Also explored in the preparation of conjugated systems for materials science applications, such as sensors or electroactive polymers. Due to the presence of nitro groups and tertiary amines, it serves as a building block in multistep syntheses requiring selective transformations.