1. Dye industry:Production of acid dyes, direct dyes and disperse dyes (e.g., indigo, aniline black).
2. Organic synthesis:Manufacture of rubber additives (antioxidants, accelerators), pesticides, pharmaceuticals (sulfonamides) and photosensitive materials.
3. Chemical raw material:Used as an intermediate for diphenylamine, p-phenylenediamine, isocyanates, etc., and also for determining the aniline point of petroleum products.