Used in peptide synthesis and medicinal chemistry as a protected amino acid building block. The Boc (tert-butoxycarbonyl) group provides temporary protection for the amine function, allowing selective reaction at the carboxylic acid site. This compound is particularly useful in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and kinase inhibitors. It serves as an intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals where controlled coupling and deprotection steps are required. Its picolinic acid core enables metal coordination, making it valuable in catalyst design and in the synthesis of bioactive molecules with enhanced binding properties.