Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of quinolone-based pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antimalarial and antibacterial agents. Its structure supports the formation of complex heterocyclic compounds with biological activity. Commonly employed in research settings for constructing novel drug candidates targeting infectious diseases. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorescent probes due to the inherent photophysical properties of the quinoline scaffold, making it valuable in biochemical imaging and assay development.