i was wondering if anyone had any references on the catalytic reduction of nicotinic acid. (as possible starting material for arecoline synth, arecoline required for "cociane light" synth)
from the research ive done so far it seems pyridine can be reduced with Pt at medium pressures at room temp, but havn't found any specific info on nicotinic acid, nor any theoretical information which would allow me to predict how the COOH substituient would effect reaction.