This compound is primarily utilized in peptide synthesis as a protecting group for amino acids. The fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group attached to the amino acid helps in the stepwise construction of peptides by preventing unwanted reactions at the amino group during the synthesis process. It is particularly valuable in solid-phase peptide synthesis, where it allows for the selective deprotection of the amino group under mild basic conditions, enabling the sequential addition of amino acids to build the desired peptide chain. Its application is critical in producing peptides for research, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology, where precise control over peptide structure is essential.