Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. It serves as a protected amine building block in the construction of complex molecules, enabling selective reactions at other functional sites. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, due to the presence of the iodobenzyl moiety. The tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) group allows for reversible protection of the amine, facilitating multi-step synthesis with high functional group tolerance. Also utilized in the development of bioactive compounds, including drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-inflammatory agents.