Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of antitumor and antimicrobial agents due to its redox-active naphthoquinone core. Exhibits potential in medicinal chemistry for developing compounds that induce oxidative stress in cancer cells. Also employed in research related to electron transfer processes and enzyme inhibition studies, particularly with dehydrogenases. Its hydroxy and carbamoyl functional groups allow for derivatization to enhance solubility and bioactivity in pharmaceutical applications.