Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its structure supports derivatization for antipsychotic and antidepressant drug candidates. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry research to build quinoline-based scaffolds with potential biological activity. Also utilized in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators due to its favorable binding properties. Serves as a building block in heterocyclic chemistry for creating novel drug-like molecules.