This chemical is a protected form of L-ornithine, specifically Nα-Z-Nδ-Boc-L-ornithine dicyclohexyl ammonium salt. It is primarily used in peptide synthesis as a building block for creating complex peptides, where the Z (benzyloxycarbonyl) group protects the α-amino functionality and the Boc (tert-butoxycarbonyl) group protects the δ-amino functionality on the ornithine side chain during the synthesis process. The dicyclohexyl ammonium salt form enhances its solubility and stability, making it easier to handle in organic reactions. It is particularly valuable in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) and other methodologies where selective protection and deprotection of functional groups are required. Its application extends to research and development in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and biochemistry for designing peptides with specific biological activities.