Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in antimalarial drugs due to its structural similarity to quinolines like chloroquine. Serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for developing bioactive molecules. Also employed in research for its potential antimicrobial and anticancer properties. Its derivatives are explored in the design of kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies. Additionally, it finds use in coordination chemistry as a ligand for metal complexes with catalytic or biological activity.