Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules with potential antipsychotic, antidepressant, or neuroprotective effects. The compound's carboxylic acid and amine functionalities allow for easy derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building more complex drug candidates. It is also employed in research settings to explore structure-activity relationships in quinoline-based therapeutics.