This compound is primarily used in peptide synthesis as a protected amino acid derivative. It is particularly valuable in the preparation of complex peptides and proteins where selective protection and deprotection of functional groups are required. The Boc (tert-butoxycarbonyl) group serves as a protective group for the amine functionality, allowing for controlled reactions during peptide chain assembly. The presence of fluorine atoms on the phenyl ring can enhance the biological activity or stability of the resulting peptides, making it useful in the development of pharmaceutical compounds, especially those targeting specific enzymes or receptors. Additionally, it is employed in research settings to study peptide structure-activity relationships and to design novel bioactive molecules.