New Trends in Green Chemistry

Organic chemistry has played a vital role in the development of diverse molecules which are used in medicines, agrochemicals and polymers. Most ofthe chemicals are produced on an industrial scale. The industrial houses adopt a synthesis for a particular molecule which should be cost-effective. No at...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ahluwalia, V.K., Kidwai, M. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2004, 2004
Edition:1st ed. 2004
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 7.1 Acid Catalysts
  • 7.2 Oxidation Catalysts
  • 7.3 Basic Catalysts
  • 7.4 Polymer Supported Catalysts
  • 8. Phase Transfer Catalysis in Green Synthesis
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Applications of PTC in Organic Synthesis
  • 8.3 Oxidation Using Hydrogen Peroxide Under PTC Condition
  • 8.4 Crown Ethers
  • 9. Microwave Induced Green Synthesis
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Applications
  • 9.3 Conclusion
  • 10. Ultrasound Assisted Green Synthesis
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Applications of Ultrasound
  • 10.3 Conclusion
  • 11. Biocatalysts in Organic Synthesis
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Biochemical (Microbial) Oxidations
  • 11.3 Biochemical (Microbial) Reductions
  • 11.4 Enzymes Catalysed Hydrolytic Processes
  • 12. Aqueous Phase Reactions
  • 12.1 Introduction
  • 12.2 Diels-Alder Reaction
  • 12.3 Claisen Rearrangement
  • 12.4 Wittig-Horner Reaction
  • 12.5Michael Reaction
  • 12.6 Aldol Condensation
  • 12.7 Knoevenagel Reaction
  • 12.8 Pinacol Coupling
  • 12.9 Benzoin Condensation
  • 12.10 Claisen-Schmidt Condensation
  • 12.11 Heck Reaction
  • 12.12 Strecker Synthesis
  • 12.13 Wurtz Reaction
  • 12.14 Oxidations
  • 12.15 Reductions
  • 12.16 Polymerisation Reactions
  • 12.17 Photochemical Reactions
  • 12.18 Electrochemical Synthesis
  • 12.19 Miscellaneous Reactions in Aqueous Phase
  • 13. Organic Synthesis in Solid State
  • 13.1 Introduction
  • 13.2 Solid Phase Organic Synthesis Without Using Any Solvent
  • 13.3 Solid Supported Organic Synthesis
  • 14. Versatile Ionic Liquids as Green Solvents
  • 14.1 Green Solvents
  • 14.2 Reactions in Acidic Ionic Liquids
  • 14.3 Reactions in Neutral Ionic Liquids
  • 15. Synthesis Involving Basic Principles of Green Chemistry: Some Examples
  • 15.1 Introduction
  • 15.2 Synthesis of Styrene
  • 15.3 Synthesis of Adipic Acid, Catechol and 3-dehydroshikimic Acid (a potential replacement for BHT)
  • 15.4 Synthesis of Methyl Methacrylate
  • 15.5 Synthesis of Urethane
  • 15.6 An Environmentally Benign Synthesis of Aromatic Amines
  • 15.7 Selective Alkylation of Active Methylene Group
  • 15.8 Free Radical Bromination
  • 15.9 Acetaldehyde
  • 15.10 Furfural from Biomass
  • 15.11 Synthesis of (S)-metolachlor, an Optically Active Herbicide
  • 15.12 Synthesis of Ibuprofen
  • 15.13 Synthesis of Paracetamol
  • 15.14 Green Synthesis of 3-phenyl Catechol
  • 15.15 Synthesis of Epoxystyrene
  • 15.16 Synthesis of Citral
  • 15.17 Synthesis of Nicotinic Acid
  • 15.18 Use of Molting Accelerators to Replace More Toxic and Harmful Insecticides
  • 15.19 An Environmentally Safe Marine Antifoulant
  • Suggested Readings
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Designing a Green Synthesis
  • 2.1 Choice of Starting Materials
  • 2.2 Choice of Reagents
  • 2.3 Choice of Catalysts
  • 2.4 Choice of Solvents
  • 3. Basic Principles of Green Chemistry
  • 3.1 Prevention of Waste/By-Products
  • 3.2 Maximum Incorporation of the Reactants (Starting Materials and Reagents) into the Final Product
  • 3.3 Prevention or Minimization of Hazardous Products
  • 3.4 Designing Safer Chemicals
  • 3.5 Energy Requirements for Synthesis
  • 3.6 Selection of Appropriate Solvent
  • 3.7 Selection of Starting Materials
  • 3.8 Use of Protecting Groups
  • 3.9 Use of Catalyst
  • 3.10 Products Designed Should be Biodegradable
  • 3.11 Designing of Manufacturing Plants
  • 3.12 Strengthening of Analytical Techniques
  • 4. Green Chemistry in Day-to-Day Life
  • 4.1 Dry Cleaning of Clothes
  • 4.2 Versatile Bleaching Agent
  • 5. Environmental Pollution
  • 6. Green Reagent
  • 6.1 Dimethylcarbonate
  • 6.2 Polymer Supported Reagents
  • 7. Green Catalysts