Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. Serves as a building block in the development of antimalarial and antibacterial agents due to its quinoline backbone and functional group arrangement. Also employed in coordination chemistry as a ligand for metal ions, facilitating catalytic or sensor applications. Its nitro and amine groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in the design of dyes, fluorescent probes, and materials with electronic properties.