This chemical is primarily used in peptide synthesis, particularly as a protected amino acid derivative. It serves as a building block for constructing peptides with specific sequences, especially in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS). The fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group protects the amino group during synthesis, allowing selective deprotection and coupling of subsequent amino acids. Its dichlorophenyl moiety can influence the peptide's properties, such as binding affinity or stability, making it valuable in designing bioactive peptides for pharmaceutical research. Additionally, it is employed in the development of peptide-based drugs, enzyme inhibitors, and probes for studying biological processes.