This compound is primarily used in peptide synthesis, particularly in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) methodologies. It serves as a protected amino acid derivative, where the fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group acts as a temporary protecting group for the amino functionality. This allows for the sequential addition of amino acids to build peptides with high precision and efficiency. The indole moiety in the structure makes it particularly useful for incorporating tryptophan analogs into peptide chains, which is valuable in the study of protein structure and function. Additionally, its chiral nature ensures the synthesis of peptides with specific stereochemistry, which is crucial for biological activity and research in drug development.