Acid Orange 17 is primarily used as a dye in the textile industry for coloring natural and synthetic fibers. It is particularly effective for dyeing wool, silk, and nylon, providing vibrant orange hues. Additionally, it finds application in the leather industry for dyeing leather products. The dye is also utilized in the paper industry for coloring paper and cardboard. In biological staining, it can be employed as a histological stain to highlight specific structures in tissue samples under microscopic examination. Its water-soluble nature makes it suitable for various aqueous dyeing processes.