(1S,2R)-2-((((9H-Fluoren-9-yl)methoxy)carbonyl)amino)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid is primarily used in peptide synthesis as a protected amino acid derivative. The fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group serves as a protecting group for the amine functionality during the synthesis process. This compound is particularly valuable in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), where it helps in the stepwise assembly of peptides by ensuring selective deprotection and coupling reactions. Its stereochemistry and structure make it suitable for producing peptides with high purity and specificity, which are essential in pharmaceutical research, drug development, and biochemical studies. Additionally, it is employed in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and as a building block in medicinal chemistry for designing bioactive compounds.