This compound is primarily used in peptide synthesis as a protected amino acid derivative. The fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group serves as a temporary protecting group for the amine functionality, allowing selective deprotection during solid-phase peptide synthesis. Its structure, incorporating a 3,5-dimethylisoxazole moiety, makes it useful in the development of peptides with specific biological activities or binding properties, particularly in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. The compound is also employed in the study of enzyme-substrate interactions and the design of enzyme inhibitors. Its unique phenyl and isoxazole groups contribute to its potential application in targeting protein-protein interactions or modulating biological pathways.