A Catalytic Green Process for the Production of Niacin

Authors

  • Roderick Chuck

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2533/chimia.2000.508

Keywords:

Catalytic process, Green chemistry, Niacin, Oxidation, Picoline

Abstract

A brief overview is provided of the commonly known methods for producing nicotinic acid (niacin), together with a comment on the fulfilment of the requirements for a green process. This is preceded by a short discussion on what is here understood as 'green', together with the importance of niacin. Lonza's contribution to Green Chemistry is illustrated by a new process for producing niacin, namely the direct air oxidation of picoline.

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Published

2000-09-27

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Scientific Articles