This chemical is primarily used in peptide synthesis as a building block for creating specific peptide sequences. It serves as a protected amino acid derivative, where the fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group protects the amino functionality during the synthesis process. This allows for controlled and sequential addition of amino acids, ensuring the correct structure of the peptide. It is particularly valuable in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), a method widely employed in pharmaceutical research and biotechnology for producing peptides with high purity and precision. Additionally, its application extends to the development of peptide-based drugs, diagnostic agents, and biomaterials.