Used in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its nitro and carboxylic acid functional groups make it a valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in organic synthesis to introduce the 6-methoxy-5-nitropicolinate moiety, which can enhance bioavailability and binding affinity in biologically active molecules. Also utilized in research settings for the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its ability to act as a multidentate ligand.