Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. Serves as a building block in the development of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds with potential medicinal properties. Applied in research for anticancer, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory agents due to its structural similarity to known biologically active isoquinoline derivatives. Also utilized in the design of fluorescent probes and optoelectronic materials owing to its aromatic and electron-donating characteristics.