Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of azo dyes and pigments, particularly for producing yellow and orange shades in textiles, inks, and coatings. It plays a role in agrochemical manufacturing, serving as a building block for certain herbicides and pesticides. Also utilized in the production of specialty chemicals, including corrosion inhibitors and photographic chemicals. Its reactivity makes it valuable in organic synthesis for introducing nitro and ethoxy functional groups in complex molecules.