Ionic Liquids : A New Trend in Drug Synthesis Using Green Chemistry

Abstract

Environmental pollution is majorly caused by the chemical and pharmaceutical industries which have increased multifold time in the last several decades. It is the responsibility of science to design the process which will generate the less hazardous chemicals and much environmentally friendly waste. These Ionic liquids may replace the organic solvents which are hazardous, toxic and non-environmentally friendly used in the synthesis of chemical compounds. This review article describes the Introduction to Ionic liquids, their types and classification, the advantages of their use in replacement of organic solvent in the synthesis of chemicals compounds and drug substances.