Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules targeting cancer and inflammatory diseases. Its structure supports derivatization at multiple sites, enabling optimization of pharmacokinetic properties. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing quinoline-based scaffolds known for their biological activity. Also utilized in research settings to design enzyme inhibitors due to its ability to mimic natural heterocyclic compounds involved in cellular signaling pathways.