Solvents derived from biomass and their potential as green solvents

In this short review, the green potential of solvents from biomass is analysed. A selection of the chemicals under study has been made, and the information brought together has been examined according to different types of properties. To explore the volatile organic compound character, the environmental fate and potential applications and several key physicochemical properties such as hydrophobicity, vapour pressure or solubility have been gathered and evaluated. Furthermore, the (eco)toxicological information of solvents from biomass has also been analysed. Information about the effect of these types of solvents in several organisms in the environment has been collected. Similarly, the toxicity of these chemicals has also been studied, and information has been analysed according to the type of endpoint studied.