Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of anthraquinone-based dyes and pigments, particularly for textile and printing inks. It serves in the production of functionalized anthraquinones for electrochemical applications, including organic battery materials. Also employed in the preparation of photoactive compounds for photoredox catalysis and in some cases as a precursor for pharmaceuticals involving quinone structures. Its bromine groups allow for further chemical modifications via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in organic synthesis and material science.