Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antimalarial and anticancer agents. Its structure supports the creation of complex heterocyclic compounds with biological activity. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides due to the presence of halogen and trifluoromethyl groups that enhance lipophilicity and metabolic stability. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving quinoline-based derivatives.