This compound is primarily utilized in biochemical research as a tool to study carbohydrate metabolism and enzyme inhibition. It serves as a substrate analog to investigate the mechanisms of enzymes like hexokinase and fructokinase, which are involved in sugar phosphorylation. Additionally, it is used in the development of glycoconjugates and glycoproteins, aiding in the exploration of glycosylation processes. Its morpholino group makes it valuable in probing the structure-activity relationships of carbohydrate-processing enzymes, contributing to advancements in drug design and metabolic pathway analysis.