The product is an important dye intermediate and itself is disperse brown GL (C.I.58050). It used in making Disperse Blue HSR, Disperse Blue 5R, Disperse Blue B, Disperse Dark Blue RB, Acid Anthraquinone Blue R, Weak Acid Bright Blue RAW, Weak Acid Green GS, Reducing Grey BG, Reducing Brown BR, etc. And for the production of the intermediate 1, 4-diaminoanthraquinone.

1,4-Dihydroxyanthraquinone, also known as Solvent Orange 86 or Quinizarine, is a chemical compound used primarily as a dye and pigment in the textile, paper and printing industries. It is a bright red-orange color with excellent solubility in a variety of solvents, making it a popular choice for various applications including inks, coatings, paints and plastics. Its properties of high color strength, stability, light fastness, and resistance to chemical and physical degradation make it a suitable choice for a range of end-use applications. Additionally, this versatile compound is used in the manufacture of other organic chemicals, photographic emulsions, and as a reagent for chemical analysis. Overall, 1,4-Dihydroxyanthraquinone, Solvent Orange 86, and Quinizarine are widely used in multiple industries due to their superior dyeing properties and versatility in a variety of manufacturing processes.