Used in the synthesis of antimalarial drugs, particularly as an intermediate in the production of quinoline-based pharmaceuticals. It plays a role in developing compounds that inhibit hemozoin formation in Plasmodium species, thereby disrupting parasite detoxification processes. Also investigated for its potential in antimicrobial and anticancer agents due to the bioactive properties of quinoline derivatives. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry research for structure-activity relationship studies targeting infectious diseases.