Used in biochemical research to study glycosylation processes and enzyme mechanisms. It serves as a substrate or inhibitor in experiments involving glycosidases and glycosyltransferases. Applied in the synthesis of glycoconjugates and glycoproteins for understanding cell signaling and interactions. Also utilized in the development of carbohydrate-based drugs and vaccines, particularly in targeting bacterial and viral infections. Plays a role in investigating metabolic pathways related to amino sugars and their derivatives.