Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, serving as a building block for various quinoline-based compounds with medicinal applications. Also employed in the development of agrochemicals and dyes. Its structure allows for functionalization at key positions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating bioactive molecules. Additionally, it finds use in research for developing new heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity, including those with antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.