This chemical is primarily used in peptide synthesis as a protecting group for amino acids. The fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group, which is part of its structure, is widely employed in solid-phase peptide synthesis to protect the amino group during the coupling process. The coumarin moiety in the structure can also be utilized for fluorescent labeling, making it useful in biochemical assays and imaging studies. Additionally, its unique structure allows for applications in the development of photolabile protecting groups, which can be cleaved upon exposure to light, enabling controlled release in various chemical and biological processes.