A quantitative comparison between conventional and bio-derived solvents from citrus waste in esterification and amidation kinetic studies

James H. Clark*, Duncan J. Macquarrie, James Sherwood

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Abstract

(R)-(+)-Limonene, which is available in large quantities from citrus waste, and its close derivative p-cymene are shown herein to be viable yet sustainable solvents for amidation and esterification reactions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)90-93
Number of pages4
JournalGreen Chemistry
Volume14
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2012

Keywords

  • P-CYMENE
  • Amidation
  • ESTERIFICATION
  • LINEAR SOLVATION ENERGY RELATIONSHIPS
  • LIMONENE
  • ORANGE PEEL
  • EXTRACTION
  • ESSENTIAL OIL
  • SOLVATOCHROMIC COMPARISON METHOD

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