Used in biochemical research as a model compound for studying glycosidase enzyme activity and carbohydrate metabolism. Serves as a building block in the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates, which are important in cell signaling and immune response studies. Also employed in the development of inhibitors for fucose-processing enzymes, with potential applications in anti-inflammatory and anticancer drug research. Its stability and structural similarity to natural fucose-containing glycans make it valuable in lectin binding studies and glycomics.