Generation of new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds mediated by agro-waste extracts: a review

Agro-waste extracts are considered green solvents since they are easy to handle, readily accessible from natural waste feedstock, biodegradable and recyclable. Therefore, the employment of these extracts in reaction media has emerged as the most useful and eco-friendly alternative in modern organic chemistry. Here, we review recent developments for the generation of new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds mediated by agro-waste extracts. We show that these aqueous extracts have great applicability in several transformations, including condensations, oxidations, multicomponent and coupling reactions. The challenges and advantages on the use of water of agro-waste extracts in synthetic methodologies is also detail.

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Agro-waste extracts are considered green solvents due to their ease of handling, biodegradability, and recyclability. They have emerged as a useful and eco-friendly alternative in modern organic chemistry, mediating the generation of new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. These extracts have shown great applicability in various transformations, showcasing both challenges and advantages in synthetic methodologies.