Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of antimalarial drugs. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of both bromine and amine functional groups, which allow for further chemical modifications through cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building quinoline-based drug candidates targeting infectious diseases and cancer. Also utilized in research settings to develop novel kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents.