·Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate in enzymatic reactions or as a building block in chemical synthesis processes.
·Pharmaceuticals: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of various drugs and pharmaceutical intermediates.
·Carbohydrate Chemistry: Utilized in the study of carbohydrate structures and their interactions.
·Synthesis of Carboxylic Acids and Hydroxy Ketones: Can be used to synthesize carboxylic acids and hydroxy ketones by reaction with water or alcohols.
1,3,4,6-Tetra-O-Acetyl-α-D-Glucopyranose