Abstract
Green chemistry is defined as environmentally benign chemical synthesis. Any synthesis, whether performed in teaching laboratories or industries should create none or minimum by-products which pollute the atmosphere. According to the work carried out by Paul T. Anastas, the following basic principles of green chemistry have been formulated1:
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Prevention of waste/by-products.
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Maximum incorporation of the reactants (starting materials and reagents) into the final product.
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Prevention or minimization of hazardous products.
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Designing of safer chemicals.
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Energy requirement for any synthesis should be minimum.
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Selecting the most appropriate solvent.
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Selecting the appropriate starting materials.
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Use of the protecting group should be avoided whenever possible.
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Use of catalysts should be preferred wherever possible.
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Products obtained should be biodegradable.
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The manufacturing plants should be so designed as to eliminate the possibility of accidents during operations.
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Strengthening of analytical techniques to control hazardous compounds.
Keywords
Green Chemistry Methyl Amine Benzyl Chloride Elimination Reaction Sodium Ethoxide
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References
- 1.Paul T. Anastas and John C. Warner, Green Chemistry, Theory and Practice, Oxford University Press, New York, 1998.Google Scholar
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