This compound is primarily utilized in peptide synthesis, particularly in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) as a building block. The Fmoc (fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl) group serves as a protective group for the amino functionality, allowing for controlled and stepwise assembly of peptide chains. The cyclohexyl structure provides rigidity, which can influence the conformational properties of the resulting peptides, potentially enhancing their stability or biological activity. It is often employed in the development of peptide-based drugs, biomaterials, and research tools for studying protein interactions. Additionally, its use extends to combinatorial chemistry for creating diverse peptide libraries for screening purposes.