Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of antimalarial drugs. Its structure supports the creation of quinoline-based derivatives that exhibit biological activity against resistant strains of Plasmodium. Also employed in research settings for designing kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules due to its halogenated aromatic framework. Shows potential in materials science for constructing organic semiconductors and fluorescent probes, leveraging its electron-deficient core for tuning optoelectronic properties.