This chemical is primarily used in peptide synthesis as a protecting group for amino acids. The fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl (Fmoc) group protects the amino group during the synthesis process, preventing unwanted reactions. The benzyloxycarbonyl (Cbz) group serves a similar purpose, safeguarding the amino functionality. These protecting groups are crucial in solid-phase peptide synthesis, allowing for the stepwise assembly of peptides with high precision. After the peptide chain is constructed, the Fmoc and Cbz groups can be selectively removed under mild conditions, ensuring the integrity of the synthesized peptide. This compound is particularly valuable in producing complex peptides for pharmaceutical research, drug development, and biochemical studies.