Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of quinolone-based pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antimalarial and antibacterial agents. Its structure supports binding to key enzyme targets in pathogens, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research. Also employed in the optimization of kinase inhibitors for potential anticancer applications due to its ability to modulate cellular signaling pathways. Commonly utilized in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to enhance drug potency and selectivity.