Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antimalarial and anticancer agents. Its structure supports the creation of complex quinoline-based compounds that exhibit biological activity. Also employed in research for developing new organic materials and catalysts due to its electron-rich aromatic system. Shows potential in agrochemical applications as a building block for herbicides and pesticides. Its chloro and methoxy functional groups allow for selective modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies.