From an industrial perspective, it is the most important dicarboxylic acid, mainly as a precursor for the production of nylon.

1,3,6-Trihydroxy-2-methylanthraquinone 3-O-(6'-O-acetyl)-alpha-L-rhamnosyl-(1->2)-Beta-D-glucoside shows certain antibacterial activity.

4-(1-Phenylethyl)resorcinol (4-(1-Phenylethyl)benzene-1,3-diol) is a skin brightening agent that is a cosmetic additive.