Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It serves as a building block in heterocyclic chemistry, facilitating the formation of thiazole and thiadiazole derivatives. Also employed in the preparation of dyes and pigments due to its aromatic and sulfur-containing structure. Its nitro group allows for further functionalization through reduction to amino derivatives, enabling diverse chemical transformations in research and industrial applications.