Used as a natural dye in textile and leather industries due to its strong affinity for cellulose and protein fibers. Exhibits good color fastness and produces shades ranging from yellow to brown depending on mordant and pH. Investigated for its antimicrobial properties, making it suitable for functional finishing of fabrics to provide odor resistance and hygiene. Also explored in photodynamic therapy and as a bioactive compound in pharmaceutical research due to its anthraquinone structure, which shows potential antioxidant and cytotoxic activities. Applied in histochemistry as a staining agent for microscopic tissue analysis, particularly for identifying specific cellular components.