This chemical is primarily used as a dye intermediate in the production of azo dyes, which are widely applied in the textile industry for coloring fabrics. Its isothiocyanate group allows it to form stable bonds with various substrates, making it useful in creating vibrant and durable dyes. Additionally, it can be employed in biological staining applications, where it helps in visualizing specific cellular components under a microscope due to its strong chromophoric properties. The compound’s azo linkage also makes it suitable for use in analytical chemistry as a pH indicator or in spectrophotometric analysis for detecting specific ions or molecules.