Synthesis Involving Basic Principles of Green Chemistry Some Examples

It is most advantageous to carry out reactions in aqueous media. The most important factor for industrial process is the economic value of the process. In view of this, water is the cheapest abundantly available solvent. Also when water is used as a solvent, the final product can be separated (or isolated easily) and there is least waste generation. Also the reactions carried out in aqueous medium are comparatively much more safer compared to reactions conducted in organic solvents. However, the most important thing is that reactions in aqueous medium are generally environmentally benign. 

The objective of green chemistry is not only to design new green synthesis (environmentally benign synthesis) but also to devise green methods for the synthesis of already existing molecules (products) whose known synthesis are responsible for environmental pollution. 

Following are some typical examples of green synthesis. 

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Synthesis Involving Basic Principles of Green Chemistry Some examples... 

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