Used primarily in the synthesis of advanced organic compounds, especially in the preparation of dyes and pigments due to its conjugated structure and nitro functional groups. It serves as an intermediate in the production of fluorescent whitening agents and optical brighteners for textiles and paper. Also investigated for use in nonlinear optical materials because of its strong electron-withdrawing groups and extended π-system. Additionally, it has been explored in research related to photochromic compounds and sensors for detecting electron-rich analytes.