This chemical is primarily used in peptide synthesis and bioconjugation processes. It serves as a building block for introducing azide functional groups into peptides or other biomolecules. The azide group allows for further modification through click chemistry, enabling the attachment of fluorescent dyes, biotin, or other functional moieties. It is particularly valuable in the development of targeted drug delivery systems, protein labeling, and the study of protein-protein interactions. The Fmoc (fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl) protecting group ensures compatibility with solid-phase peptide synthesis, making it a versatile tool in chemical biology and pharmaceutical research.