Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive quinoline derivatives, particularly in pharmaceutical research targeting anticancer and antimicrobial agents. Its bromine atoms allow for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, enabling the development of complex molecular structures. The benzyl ether group stabilizes the molecule during synthesis and can be selectively removed to introduce hydroxyl functionality. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies of quinoline-based drug candidates.