This chemical is primarily used in peptide synthesis, particularly in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) methods. It serves as a protected amino acid derivative, where the fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group acts as a temporary protecting group for the amino function. The presence of the trifluorophenyl group in its structure makes it valuable for introducing specific aromatic and fluorinated properties into peptides, which can enhance their stability, binding affinity, or biological activity. This compound is especially useful in the development of peptide-based drugs, where precise control over amino acid sequence and functional group incorporation is critical. Its application is common in pharmaceutical research and the production of bioactive peptides for therapeutic purposes.