Used as an analytical reference standard in research laboratories for the detection and quantification of piperazine derivatives, particularly in forensic and pharmaceutical analysis. It serves as a precursor or metabolite analog in studies involving psychoactive substances, aiding in the development of drug screening methods. Its nitroso functional group makes it useful in studying nitrosation reactions and stability of amine-derived compounds. Also investigated for its potential role in synthesizing novel heterocyclic compounds with biological activity.