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Microwave-Assisted Organic Synthesis and Transformations using Benign Reaction Media
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Polshettiwar, V. AND R. S. VARMA. Microwave-Assisted Organic Synthesis and Transformations using Benign Reaction Media. DOI: 10.1021/ar70023, J. Valentine (ed.), AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, 41(5):629-639, (2008).
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The nonclassical heating technique using microwaves, termed as 'Bunsen burner of the 21st century, is rapidly becoming popular and is dramatically reducing the reaction times. The significant outcomes of microwave (MW)-assisted green chemistry endeavors are summarized that have resulted in the development of synthetic protocols for drugs and fine chemicals synthesis which are relatively more sustainable. The use of emerging microwave-assisted chemistry techniques in conjunction with greener reaction media is dramatically reducing chemical waste and reaction times in several organic syntheses and chemical transformations. A brief historic account of our own experiences in developing MW-assisted organic transformations, which involve various benign alternatives, such as solid-supported reagents, and greener reaction medium viz. aqueous, ionic liquid, and solvent-free, for the synthesis of various heterocycles, coupling reactions, oxidation-reduction reactions, and some name reactions are described.
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Microwave-Assisted Organic Synthesis and Transformations using Benign Reaction Media