Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of antiviral agents, particularly in the preparation of nucleoside analogs targeting RNA viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and Ebola. Its protected functional groups, including tert-butyldimethylsilyl (TBDMS) moieties, allow selective reactions during multi-step synthesis, making it valuable in developing pharmaceuticals. Commonly employed in the production of remdesivir and related compounds due to its ability to mimic natural nucleosides, thereby inhibiting viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase and replication.