Used as a research chemical in medicinal chemistry for its potential antimalarial properties. The compound shows activity against chloroquine-resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum, making it valuable in the development of new antimalarial drugs. It serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing derivatives that target parasite detoxification pathways. Also employed in studies related to drug resistance mechanisms in protozoan parasites. Its fluorescent properties are utilized in cellular imaging to track drug uptake and distribution in infected tissues.