Used extensively in carbohydrate chemistry as a key intermediate for synthesizing complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. It serves as a precursor for glycosylation reactions, enabling the creation of biologically active molecules. Its azide group allows for click chemistry applications, facilitating the attachment of various functional groups or biomolecules. Commonly employed in the development of glycopeptides, glycoproteins, and glycomimetics for drug discovery and biochemical studies. Additionally, it plays a role in the preparation of glycosidase inhibitors and probes for studying glycosylation processes in biological systems.