key term - Green chemistry

Definition

Green chemistry involves designing chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. It focuses on sustainability and environmental protection by minimizing waste and avoiding toxic materials in organic chemistry, especially in reactions like nucleophilic substitutions and eliminations.

Related terms

Nucleophilic substitution: A reaction where a nucleophile forms a bond with a carbon atom, displacing another group called the leaving group.

Elimination reaction: A chemical reaction where elements are removed from a compound, resulting in the formation of a double bond or a triple bond.

Hazardous substances: Chemicals that pose significant risks to human health or the environment due to their toxicity, corrosiveness, flammability, or reactivity