Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. Its structure supports the development of agents with potential antimalarial and antimicrobial properties. Commonly employed in research settings for constructing quinoline-based molecules that exhibit enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorescent probes due to the inherent photophysical characteristics of the quinoline core. Suitable for use in organic synthesis where ester and ether functionalities are required for further derivatization.