This compound is primarily used in peptide synthesis as a protecting group for amino acids. The fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group protects the amino group during the synthesis process, allowing selective reactions to occur at other functional groups. The hydroxyl and carboxyl groups in the molecule can also be utilized for further chemical modifications or conjugation. Its application is particularly significant in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), where it ensures the stepwise assembly of peptides with high precision. Additionally, its chiral nature makes it valuable in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure compounds, which are essential in pharmaceutical research and development.