This chemical is primarily utilized in the field of glycobiology and carbohydrate chemistry for studying and modulating glycosylation processes. It serves as a synthetic glycoside derivative, often employed in the development of carbohydrate-based drugs or inhibitors. Its structure, featuring a heptylcarbamoyl group, makes it valuable for investigating interactions with lectins, enzymes, and other biomolecules that recognize sugar moieties. Additionally, it can be used in the design of glycolipids or glycoconjugates for applications in targeted drug delivery systems, where specific carbohydrate-protein interactions are exploited. Its amphiphilic nature also allows it to be incorporated into lipid membranes or micelles, making it useful in membrane studies or as a surfactant in biochemical assays.