Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in antimalarial drugs. It serves as a building block in the development of quinoline-based compounds that exhibit biological activity against pathogens. Its structure allows for functional modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for drug design. Also employed in research for developing new antimicrobial and anticancer agents. Additionally, utilized in the production of fluorescent compounds and optoelectronic materials, as its structure can be modified to provide excellent fluorescence properties, with potential applications in chemical sensors and certain detection devices.