Asker: Peter, 20 years
Answer
Hi Peter,
I’ve done some research in the literature, but I haven’t found any indications that nicotine breaks down photochemically, unless in very special circumstances, where oxygen and a dye (a so-called sensitizer) are present.
Answered by
Dr Etienne Jooken
Chemistry
Catholic University of Leuven
Old Market 13 3000 Leuven
https://www.kuleuven.be/
Old Market 13 3000 Leuven
https://www.kuleuven.be/
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