Methyl 5-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]nicotinate → Methyl 5-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]piperidine-3-carboxylate

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A solution of 5.40 g (19.6 mmol) of the compound from Example 55A in concentrated acetic acid (124 ml) was admixed with 1.00 g of palladium/carbon (10% palladium) and 1.00 g of platinum(IV) oxide. This was followed by hydrogenation under a hydrogen atmosphere at standard pressure for 6 h, then addition of another 1.00 g of palladium/carbon (10% palladium) and 1.00 g of platinum(IV) oxide, and hydrogenation under a hydrogen atmosphere at standard pressure overnight. This was followed by hydrogenation in a Parr apparatus under a 3 bar hydrogen atmosphere for a further 2 h. The reaction solution was filtered through Celite, the filter residue was washed with methanol/water and the combined filtrates were concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was codistilled repeatedly with toluene and then dried under high vacuum. Yield: 6.63 g (56% of theory, purity 44%)

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