Used primarily as an azo dye intermediate in the textile industry, this compound contributes to the synthesis of dyes with strong color fastness and vivid shades, especially in yellows, oranges, and reds. It is also employed in the production of solvent dyes for inks and coatings, where stability under light and heat is required. Due to its aromatic and azo structure, it finds use in research for developing new colorants and in analytical chemistry as a chromogenic reagent for metal ion detection. Its application is limited in consumer products due to potential toxicity and environmental concerns associated with aromatic amines and azo compounds.