This chemical is primarily used in peptide synthesis as a building block for creating specific peptide sequences. It serves as a protected amino acid derivative, where the fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group acts as a protective group for the amino functionality. This allows for controlled and sequential addition of amino acids during solid-phase peptide synthesis, a common method for producing peptides in research and pharmaceutical development. Its application is crucial in the production of peptides for drug discovery, biochemical studies, and therapeutic agents, ensuring precise and efficient synthesis.