This compound is primarily utilized in peptide synthesis, where it serves as a protected amino acid derivative. The fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group acts as a temporary protecting group for the amino functionality, while the benzyloxycarbonyl (Z) group protects the side chain amine. This dual protection strategy allows for selective deprotection during solid-phase peptide synthesis, enabling the stepwise construction of complex peptides. Its application is critical in the production of peptides for pharmaceutical research, drug development, and biochemical studies, ensuring high purity and specificity in the final peptide product.