Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of antimalarial drugs. Its structure enables functionalization at multiple sites, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building quinoline-based bioactive molecules. It is also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved efficacy and selectivity. The presence of both chloro and trifluoromethoxy groups enhances its reactivity and binding affinity in target inhibition studies.