Used as a key intermediate in carbohydrate chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. Its fully acetylated structure provides stability and solubility in organic solvents, making it suitable for glycosylation reactions. Commonly employed in the preparation of biologically active glycosides, it serves as a building block in the development of vaccines, antibiotics, and other pharmaceuticals where precise sugar moieties are required. The protecting groups allow for selective deprotection and further functionalization, enabling controlled assembly of sugar chains in synthetic pathways.