Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antimalarial and anticancer agents. Its halogenated quinoline structure allows for selective cross-coupling reactions, enabling the introduction of various functional groups during drug design. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules where quinoline derivatives exhibit antimicrobial or antifungal properties. The compound’s reactivity makes it valuable in research laboratories for constructing complex heterocyclic systems.