Mini-Reviews in Organic Chemistry

Author(s): Anshu Dandia, Ruby Singh, Jyoti Joshi and Sukhbeer Kumari

DOI: 10.2174/1570193X1104140926170237

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2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol as Green Solvent in Organic Synthesis: A Review

Page: [462 - 476] Pages: 15

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Abstract

In green and sustainable chemistry, 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol is considered as an ideal solvent due to its high ionizing power, strong hydrogen bond donating ability and environmentally friendliness characteristics. This review highlights the use of 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol as a solvent, co-solvent and its catalytic potential in various organic transformations.

Keywords: 2, 2, 2-Trifluoroethanol, Green Solvent, Organic Synthesis.