^{1.      Use as a sucrose enzyme inhibitor to lower the glycaemic index of sucrose containing products}

^{2.      Development of antiviral agents such as nucle oside analogues.}

^{3.      Raw materail for the synthesis of fine chemicals as well as pharmaceutical intermediate}

^{4.      Preparation of bacterial medium in biological industry}

^{5.      Various foods, except food for infants or young children}

^{6.       Synthesis of flavours.}