Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of antimalarial drugs, particularly in the development of quinoline-based pharmaceuticals. It serves as a building block for compounds that inhibit hemozoin formation in Plasmodium species, crucial for treating chloroquine-resistant malaria. Also employed in research for developing new antimicrobial and anticancer agents due to its ability to interact with biological targets through hydrogen bonding and aromatic interactions. Its derivatives are explored for their potential in kinase inhibition and anti-inflammatory activity.