Used primarily in research settings as a model compound to study the carcinogenic effects of nitrosamines. It serves as a tool in toxicology to understand the mechanisms of chemical-induced cancer, particularly in liver and other organ systems. Additionally, it is employed in laboratory experiments to investigate DNA damage and mutagenesis caused by nitrosamines. Due to its potent carcinogenic properties, it is not used in industrial or commercial applications but remains significant in scientific studies focused on cancer prevention and understanding chemical toxicity.