Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of antimalarial drugs, particularly in the development of quinoline-based pharmaceuticals. It serves as a building block for compounds that exhibit activity against Plasmodium species, the parasites responsible for malaria. Its structure allows for functionalization at key positions, enabling the creation of derivatives with enhanced biological activity and selectivity. Also investigated for its potential in materials science due to its conjugated quinone system, which can participate in electron transfer processes useful in organic electronics.