GREEN CHEMISTRY: A Textbook is written especially to meet the requirements of undergraduate and postgraduate students in chemistry of various Universities / Colleges. Green chemistry deals with environmentally benign chemical synthesis. Basic principles of green chemistry and how to plan a green synthesis have been discussed. Organic synthesis using benign green solvents like water, supercritical carbon dioxide ionic liquids, polyethylene glycol and ferrous solvents. Organic synthesis using phase transfer catalysts and ultra sound have also been incorporated. The use of green catalysts including biocatalysts and polymer supported reagents and solid state organic synthesis have been discussed. The book will be at immense use to students and researchers at all levels and also to chemists working in chemical industries.

Preface / Introduction - Introduction / Organic Synthesis in Benign Green Solvents - Organic Synthesis in Water / Organic Synthesis in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide / Organic Synthesis using Ionic Liquids / Organic Synthesis using Polyethylene Glycol and its Solutions / Organic Synthesis using Fluorous Solvents / Organic Synthesis in Solid State - Organic Synthesis in Solid State / Use of Alternate Energy Processes in Chemical Synthesis / Microwave Assisted Organic Synthesis / Ultrasound Assisted Organic Synthesis / Photo Induced Organic Synthesis / Organic Synthesis using Green Reagents - Organic Synthesis using Green Reagents / Organic Synthesis using Green Catalysts - Organic Synthesis using Phase Transfer Catalysts / Organic Synthesis using Crown-ethers / Organic Synthesis using Biocatalysts / Organic Synthesis using Polymer Supported Catalysts / Some Examples of Green Synthesis using Basic Principles of Green Chemistry - Some Examples of Synthesis Involving Basic Principles of Green Chemistry / Index.

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