This compound is primarily utilized in peptide synthesis as a protected amino acid derivative. The fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group serves as a temporary protecting group for the amino functionality, allowing selective deprotection during solid-phase peptide synthesis. Its incorporation enables the controlled assembly of peptide chains, particularly in the production of complex peptides and proteins. The presence of the difluorophenyl moiety can impart specific properties to the synthesized peptides, such as enhanced stability or altered binding affinity, making it valuable in the development of peptide-based pharmaceuticals and biochemical research tools.