Used in glycobiology research to study carbohydrate-protein interactions, particularly in understanding how mannose-binding proteins recognize and bind to specific sugar structures. It serves as a synthetic substrate or probe in enzymatic assays to investigate the activity of glycosidases or lectins. Applied in the development of diagnostic tools for detecting pathogens that interact with mannose residues. Also utilized in the design of glycoconjugate vaccines, where it helps mimic natural carbohydrate epitopes to elicit targeted immune responses. In drug discovery, it aids in the screening of compounds that can inhibit carbohydrate-mediated processes involved in infections or diseases.