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From the reviews: ‘…the book is a useful addition to the literature on green, eco-friendly organic synthesis...’ (Roger Sheldon, Chemistry World, May, 2010).
This book covers selected research topics delivered by scientists involved in some of the more prominent fields of green chemistry. It is devoted to the synthesis of fine chemicals by the use of alternative eco-friendly solvents (ionic liquids, polyethylene glycol, water, etc.), supported organic catalysis, microwave irradiation or high pressure as contributors to more efficient processes, photochemistry as a green procedure and solvent-free processes. Each chapter gives an introduction to the various methods or procedures and their contribution to green chemistry and a variety of the most representative examples of the eco-friendly synthesis of fine chemicals are reported and discussed. In addition, there is a chapter dedicated to the application of simple reaction to the synthesis of complex molecules. The chapters are all written by authors who are experts in their field.
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Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Fine Chemicals
RSC Green Chemistry Book Series Series Editors: James H Clark, Department of Chemistry, University of York, York, UK George A Kraus, Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Iowa, USA Green Chemistry is one of the most important and rapidly growing concepts in modern chemistry. Through national awards and funding programmes, national and international courses, networks and conferences, and a dedicated journal, Green Chemistry is now widely recognised as being important in all of the chemical sciences and technologies, and in industry as well as in education and research. The RSC Green Chemistry book series is a timely and unique venture aimed at providing high level research books at the cutting edge of Green Chemistry. Titles in the Series: Alternative Solvents for