This chemical is primarily used in peptide synthesis, where it serves as a protecting group for amino acids. The Fmoc group ensures selective deprotection during solid-phase peptide synthesis, allowing for the precise construction of complex peptides. Its trans-1,4-cyclohexane structure contributes to enhanced stability and rigidity, making it useful in designing peptides with specific conformational properties. This compound is particularly valuable in pharmaceutical research for developing bioactive peptides and peptidomimetics, as well as in materials science for creating peptide-based nanostructures.