Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive compounds, particularly in the development of antimalarial and antimicrobial agents. Its quinoline core combined with the furan ring enhances binding to biological targets, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry. Also explored in materials science for designing fluorescent probes due to its conjugated structure that supports light emission in specific environments. Commonly employed in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug candidates targeting infectious diseases.