This chemical is primarily used in peptide synthesis as a building block. It serves as a protected amino acid derivative, where the fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group protects the amino functionality during the synthesis process. The presence of the bromophenyl group allows for further functionalization or coupling reactions, making it valuable in the development of complex peptides or peptidomimetics. It is commonly employed in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) to create specific peptide sequences with high precision. Additionally, its structure makes it suitable for applications in medicinal chemistry, particularly in the design of bioactive molecules or drug candidates targeting specific biological pathways.