This chemical is primarily used in organic synthesis and carbohydrate chemistry as a key intermediate for the preparation of complex glycosides and glycoconjugates. It serves as a versatile building block in click chemistry reactions, particularly in copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC), to create triazole-linked glycoconjugates. These glycoconjugates are valuable in drug discovery, bioconjugation, and the development of glycopeptides or glycoproteins. Additionally, it is employed in the synthesis of mannose-containing oligosaccharides, which are essential for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions and developing carbohydrate-based vaccines or therapeutics. Its acetylated form provides stability and controlled reactivity, making it suitable for selective glycosylation processes.