Organic Synthesis

Most reactions in organic chemistry use volatile organic solvents and other hazardous chemicals which cause problems for our environment and human health. Thus constant efforts are being made to provide new safer and effective ways to manufacture products without damaging the environment. This book describes the use of phase transfer catalysis in organic synthesis; crown ethers in organic synthesis; microwave induced organic synthesis; sonochemistry in organic chemistry; polymer supported reagents and synthesis; and principles involved--methodology and procedures for typical preparation for each of the techniques. Also described are ionic liquids which have gained wide popularity in recent years for their increasing use in synthetic and biochemical fields. These are termed as "designer solvents" and attracted enormous attention as media for green synthesis.