Solvents green chemistry tools

Unique reactivity and selectivity of guanidine catalysts in some reactions renders them important tools of organic chemists. In order to make this powerful tool more relevant to green chemistry, improvement on existing synthesis routes with a focus on greener solvents and less waste generation, and development of useful enantioselective reactions with sustainable catalysis in mind are two possible areas for future development. 

Other aspects of green chemistry and wider sustainability initiatives. This chapter seeks to offer an overview of tools available for solvent and reagent selection. 

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