Glycosidase-IN-1 is primarily utilized in biochemical research to study the inhibition of glycosidase enzymes. These enzymes play a crucial role in breaking down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars, and their dysregulation is linked to various diseases, including diabetes and lysosomal storage disorders. By inhibiting glycosidase activity, this compound helps researchers understand the enzyme's function and explore potential therapeutic strategies for conditions where glycosidase activity is abnormal. It is also used in the development of enzyme inhibitors that could serve as drugs for metabolic disorders or as tools in glycobiology to manipulate carbohydrate metabolism in experimental models.