Used in the synthesis of bioactive lipids and sphingolipid analogs for research in cell signaling and membrane biology. Serves as a building block in the development of enzyme inhibitors, particularly targeting serine palmitoyltransferase and other enzymes involved in sphingolipid metabolism. Applied in dermatological studies due to structural similarity to natural ceramide components, supporting research into skin barrier function and repair. Also explored in antimicrobial agent development owing to its long alkyl chain and amino functional group, which can interact with microbial membranes.