Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly for producing anthraquinone-based colorants valued for their lightfastness and stability. It plays a role in the development of functional organic materials, including photoconductive compounds used in imaging systems and electrophotography. Also investigated for its potential in organic semiconductors and as a building block in the preparation of bioactive molecules with pharmaceutical interest. Its extended aromatic structure makes it suitable for applications in materials science where conjugated systems are required.