Used as a photoactive compound in organic photovoltaics and dye-sensitized solar cells due to its strong absorption in the visible light range. Its anthraquinone core allows for efficient electron transfer, making it suitable for applications in photochemical energy conversion systems. Also employed in the development of light-responsive materials and as a sensitizer in photochemical reactions where controlled radical generation is required. Shows potential in photocatalytic systems for environmental applications such as degradation of organic pollutants under visible light.