This chemical is primarily used in peptide synthesis as a protected amino acid derivative. It serves as a building block in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), where the fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group acts as a protecting group for the amine functionality. The methoxyphenyl moiety provides specific structural characteristics that can influence the peptide's properties, such as binding affinity or stability. It is particularly valuable in the synthesis of peptides for pharmaceutical research, enabling the creation of complex peptide structures with precise control over amino acid sequences. Additionally, its application extends to the development of peptide-based drugs, biomaterials, and biochemical probes.