ABSTRACT
The use of petrochemical solvents is the key for various chemical and organic processes without severe implications on the environment. Green solvents were developed as an alternative to petrochemical solvents which is reducing the use of petrochemical solvents in outlook of green chemistry. Green solvents or bio-solvents are environment friendly, which are derived from the processing of agricultural crops. The class of green solvents is involving water, supercritical fluids, ionic liquids, non-toxic liquid polymers and their varied combinations. These are characterized by low toxicity, convenient accessibility, and possibility of reuse as well as great efficiency.
