Used in peptide synthesis as a building block for creating larger peptide chains, particularly in research focused on studying enzyme-substrate interactions and protein folding. It serves as a model compound for investigating the properties of phenylalanine-rich sequences, which are relevant in amyloid formation and neurodegenerative disease studies. Additionally, it is utilized in the development of peptide-based inhibitors for therapeutic applications, targeting specific enzymes or receptors. Its structure makes it valuable for exploring peptide stability and conformational behavior in various biochemical contexts.