Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various therapeutic agents, particularly in the development of antibiotics such as quinolones for treating bacterial infections including urinary tract, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal infections. Its structural properties make it valuable for creating compounds that target bacterial infections. Additionally, it plays a role in the study of enzyme inhibition, aiding in the design of molecules that can modulate biological pathways, with ongoing research into anticancer applications by inhibiting enzymes related to cancer cell growth. Its application extends to medicinal chemistry, where it contributes to the discovery of new drugs with improved efficacy and safety profiles.