This chemical is primarily used in the field of peptide synthesis, where it serves as a protected amino acid derivative. The fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group acts as a protecting group for the amino functionality, allowing for selective deprotection during the synthesis process. It is particularly valuable in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), enabling the stepwise construction of peptides with high precision. The presence of the 2,4-dichlorophenyl moiety can impart specific properties to the resulting peptides, such as enhanced stability or binding affinity, making it useful in the development of pharmaceutical compounds or bioactive peptides. Its application is critical in research and drug discovery, especially in designing peptides with tailored biological activities.