Green Solvents in Organic Synthesis

Abstract

Solvents are substances that are liquid during application and will dissolve other substances, which can be recovered unchanged on the removal of the solvent. The concept of green solvents indicates the target to decrease the environmental impact resulting from the use of solvents in chemical production. Green solvents are solvents of low toxicity, environment-friendly bio solvents, and less hazardous than traditional organic solvents. The solvents which are not harmful to the environment and human beings are called green solvents. Traditional solvents can be replaced with green solvents as a long-term way to reduce and minimize environmental deterioration. Solvents like ionic liquids and deep eutectic mixtures can be used as green solvents and are used as part of the class of green solvents in organic synthesis. The review focuses on the properties, applications, and limitations of these solvents.