Widely used in agriculture as a metabolite of atrazine, this compound serves as an indicator for the environmental breakdown of the parent herbicide. It is commonly monitored in soil and water systems to assess contamination and persistence of atrazine following application. Due to its mobility and stability, it is frequently detected in groundwater, making it a key marker in environmental studies focused on pesticide leaching and water quality. Its presence helps researchers evaluate the effectiveness of remediation strategies and regulatory measures in agricultural regions. Additionally, it is employed as an analytical standard in chromatographic techniques to quantify residues in environmental and food samples.