Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, particularly the (R)-enantiomer in the development of chiral bioactive molecules where the fluorine atom enhances metabolic stability and binding affinity. The iodine moiety allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecular architectures. Its tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group serves as a protected amine, enabling selective deprotection and coupling in multi-step syntheses of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and oncology. Commonly employed in research settings for creating analogs of neuroactive compounds and kinase inhibitors.