Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex carbohydrates and glycosides, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry for constructing glycosidic bonds with high stereoselectivity. Its activated trichloroethanimidate group facilitates glycosylation reactions under mild conditions, making it valuable in the preparation of oligosaccharides, natural products, and glycoconjugate vaccines. The benzoate protecting groups provide stability and control during stepwise sugar assembly. Commonly employed in research settings for developing new carbohydrate-based therapeutics and diagnostics.