Used in peptide synthesis as a protected building block, Boc-Pro-OMe allows for the controlled assembly of peptide chains. The Boc (tert-butoxycarbonyl) group protects the amino function during coupling reactions, preventing unwanted side reactions. The methyl ester (OMe) serves as a protecting group for the carboxylic acid, which can be selectively removed under mild conditions when needed. This compound is particularly useful in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis, especially when incorporating proline residues, which influence peptide conformation due to their cyclic structure. It is commonly employed in the production of pharmaceuticals, bioactive peptides, and research reagents where precise sequence control is required.