Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated quinoline-based pharmaceuticals, particularly in antimalarial and anticancer agents. Its structure supports the development of compounds with enhanced bioavailability and target specificity. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial drugs. Also utilized in research settings to explore new biologically active molecules due to its electron-withdrawing fluoro group and electron-donating methoxy group, which together influence reactivity and binding properties.