Used primarily in research settings as a nitrosamine compound to study carcinogenesis and toxicological pathways. Commonly employed in experimental models to induce tumors, particularly in bladder and liver tissues, aiding in the understanding of cancer development and chemically induced cellular damage. Its ability to alkylate DNA makes it a tool for investigating DNA repair mechanisms and mutagenicity. Due to its high toxicity and carcinogenic potential, it is not used in industrial or commercial applications and is strictly handled under controlled laboratory conditions for scientific research.