Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antimalarial and antimicrobial agents. The compound's halogenated quinoline structure makes it valuable for cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. Its acetate group can be easily hydrolyzed or transformed, allowing for further functionalization in medicinal chemistry research. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and DNA-interacting agents due to the quinoline core’s affinity for biological targets.