This chemical is primarily used in peptide synthesis as a building block for creating complex peptide structures. It serves as a protected amino acid derivative, where the fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group acts as a protecting group for the amine functionality. This allows for controlled and sequential peptide chain elongation in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS). The hydroxyl group on the phenyl ring provides an additional site for further functionalization or conjugation, making it valuable in the development of peptide-based drugs, biomaterials, or research tools. Its application is particularly significant in medicinal chemistry and biochemistry for synthesizing peptides with specific biological activities or targeting properties.