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<b>Green Solvents in Organic Synthesis</b> <p> <b>Essential reference on replacing conventional solvents with greener alternatives in industrial chemicals synthesis and production</b> <p>A well-timed book promoting sustainability in synthesis and production of chemicals, <i>Green Solvents in Organic Synthesis </i>details various green solvents, solvent systems, and solubilization techniques, including their chemistry, physiochemical properties, performance, and distinct applications, presenting a greener approach to conventional solvents by replacing them with sustainable alternatives that have similarities in their reaction mechanisms. <p>Edited by four highly qualified academics with significant research experience in the field, <i>Green Solvents in Organic Synthesis </i>includes information on: <ul><li>Water and liquid polymers (Polyethylene glycol PEG), Acetonitrile, DMSO, Dimethyl carbonate, Ionic liquids, and Supercritical fluids)</li><li>Bio-based solvents (Cyrene, γ-Valerolactone (GVL), Lactic acid, 2-MeTHF) and deep eutectic solvents (DESs)</li><li>Alcohols (MeOH, EtOH, i-PrOH, n-BuOH, t-BuOH, Ethylene glycol), ketones (Acetones, MEK, MIBK, Cyclohexanone), and esters (Methyl acetate, Ethyl acetate, i-PrOAc, n-BuOAc)</li><li>Technical, economic, and environmental aspects of green solvents and how to maximize their reuse and recycling to alleviate pollution and reduce energy consumption</li></ul> <p>For chemists in a variety of disciplines, <i>Green Solvents in Organic Synthesis </i>is an essential reference that provides foundational knowledge of green solvents, along with key features of each class of green solvent within the context of organic reactions for industrial and laboratory synthesis.