Widely used in peptide synthesis and medicinal chemistry, this compound serves as a chiral building block for the preparation of fluorinated peptidomimetics. The presence of the fluoro substituent enhances metabolic stability and influences conformational behavior, making it valuable in drug design, particularly for protease inhibitors. The Fmoc group allows for solid-phase synthesis, enabling stepwise assembly of complex molecules under mild conditions. It is especially useful in the development of bioactive molecules where stereochemistry and fluorination impact potency, selectivity, and pharmacokinetic properties.