This compound is primarily used in glycobiology research to study the role of glycans in cellular processes. It serves as a synthetic analog of naturally occurring glycans, enabling the investigation of glycan-protein interactions, which are critical in immune response, cell signaling, and pathogen recognition. It is also utilized in the development of glycan-based vaccines and therapeutic agents, as it mimics the structure of specific glycan epitopes involved in disease mechanisms. Additionally, it is employed in the design of diagnostic tools for detecting glycan-related biomarkers in various diseases, including cancer and infectious diseases. Its application extends to the study of glycosylation patterns in proteins, which can influence protein function and stability.