Used in research as a potential metal chelating agent due to the presence of hydroxyquinoline and amide functionalities, enabling selective binding to transition metals. This property makes it suitable for applications in sensing systems, particularly in the development of fluorescent probes for detecting metal ions in environmental or biological samples. Also explored for its antimicrobial and anticancer activities in pharmaceutical studies, where the conjugated structure enhances cell permeability and bioactivity. Additionally, serves as an intermediate in synthesizing more complex heterocyclic compounds for materials science and medicinal chemistry.