Used as a dye intermediate in the textile industry, particularly for producing anthraquinone-based vat dyes. It imparts excellent color fastness to fabrics, especially cotton and cellulose fibers, due to its stable quinone structure. Also employed in the synthesis of disperse dyes for polyester and acrylic materials. Its hydroxyl and amino groups allow for strong molecular interactions, enhancing dye solubility and binding efficiency during coloring processes. Additionally, it finds use in specialty inks and pigments where light and heat stability are required.