Used in enzymatic synthesis and biochemical research, particularly in the study of glycosyltransferases and carbohydrate metabolism. It serves as a substrate for enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and glycolipids. Applied in the development of glycosylation processes for therapeutic proteins and in the production of bioactive compounds. Also utilized in structural and functional studies of glycans to understand their role in cellular communication and disease mechanisms.