Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in pharmaceutical development. The compound serves as a protected amine derivative, enabling selective reactions at other functional sites without interference from the amine group. The iodine substituent allows for further transformations via cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck couplings, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules. Commonly employed in the synthesis of bioactive compounds, including steroids and receptor modulators, where the cyclohexyl backbone provides structural rigidity. Its tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) protection can be easily removed under mild acidic conditions, allowing for controlled deprotection in multistep syntheses.