Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a key intermediate for developing fluorinated quinoline-based drugs, particularly in antimalarial and anticancer agents. Its fluorine substitution enhances bioavailability and metabolic stability. Employed in research for designing kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial compounds due to its ability to interact with biological targets through strong hydrogen bonding and lipophilic interactions. Also utilized in materials science for developing fluorescent probes and optoelectronic materials owing to its electron-transport properties and stable aromatic structure.