This chemical is primarily used in peptide synthesis as a building block for creating complex peptides. It is particularly valuable in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) due to its Fmoc (9-fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl) protecting group, which can be easily removed under mild basic conditions. The thiophene moiety in its structure allows for the incorporation of unique properties into peptides, such as enhanced stability or specific interactions in biological systems. It is often employed in the development of peptide-based drugs, research tools, and biomaterials. Additionally, its chiral nature makes it useful in synthesizing enantiomerically pure peptides for pharmaceutical applications.