Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of antiviral and antibiotic agents, particularly in the preparation of nucleoside analogs. Its protected hydroxyl and amino groups allow selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in pharmaceutical research for prodrug development, where the allyl carbamate group acts as a cleavable protecting group under mild conditions. Also utilized in the production of glycosyl donors for oligosaccharide assembly due to its stereochemistry and functional group compatibility.