Used in pharmaceutical research as a building block for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in the development of drugs targeting infectious diseases and cancer. Its unique structure allows it to act as a key intermediate in creating compounds with potential antimicrobial and antitumor properties. Additionally, it is employed in material science for the development of advanced organic materials, including light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and electronic devices, due to its electron-deficient quinoline core. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances its stability and reactivity, making it valuable in various chemical reactions and industrial applications.