Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of quinoline-based pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its structure supports binding to specific enzyme active sites, making it valuable in targeted therapies. Also employed in research for designing novel anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agents due to its ability to modulate biological pathways. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug potency and selectivity.