Used as a key intermediate in carbohydrate chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of modified sugars and nucleoside analogs. Its protected functional groups allow selective reactions at specific positions, making it valuable in the preparation of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. Commonly employed in the development of antiviral and anticancer agents where precise sugar moieties are required. The acetyl and isopropylidene protections enhance stability and solubility in organic solvents, facilitating use in multi-step synthetic routes.