Date : 10 February 2010
Venue : A.V. Hall

Topic : Basic Concepts in Green Chemistry
Speaker : Prof. N.M. Salunkhe,
Vice Chancellor,
Central University,
Jaipur.

Topics covered:
Benefits of the chemical industry.
Need of green chemistry.
12 basic principles of green chemistry.
Introduction to green chemistry methods like use of zeolites, catalysis, ultrasound, ionic liquids, electrochemical methods etc.
Research experience : Some important reactions discussed are outlined below-
a. Hydroquinone synthesis
b. A green process for the synthesis of sildenafil.
c. Friedal Craft’s reaction.
d. Fries rearrangement.
e. Knoevenagel condensation
f. Coumerin synthesis
Use of ionic liquids.
Brief account on biocatalysis.

Organised for : All P.G. students of Biotech, Botany, Zoology, Environmental
Science, Chemistry and Microbiology students
Organised by : Department of Chemistry,
International College for Girls,
Jaipur-302020