This chemical is primarily utilized in peptide synthesis, particularly as a protected amino acid derivative. The fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group serves as a protecting group for the amino functionality, allowing selective deprotection during solid-phase peptide synthesis. The anthracene moiety provides a unique fluorescent label, enabling the tracking and analysis of peptides during synthesis or in biochemical studies. This compound is valuable in research applications where precise control over peptide assembly and visualization is required, such as in the development of peptide-based drugs or fluorescent probes for biological systems. Its structure facilitates both synthetic flexibility and analytical monitoring in complex peptide synthesis workflows.