Sustainable Chemistry in the Organic Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds

Dear Colleagues,

Sustainable development is the new goal of modern society, for achieving “a healthy and productive life in harmony with Nature”. Chemistry plays a pivotal role in maintaining and improving our quality of life, the competitiveness of the chemical industry, and the natural environment. Starting from this, the twelve principles of green chemistry serve as excellent guidance when considering the environmental impact of any chemistry. Among them, the integration of green chemistry and engineering principles into the pharmaceutical industry is encouraged. With this aim, a wider pool of clean technologies could be customized for the synthesis of key molecules with biological activity. This Special Issue welcomes original research on the development of ecofriendly processes useful not only for organic synthesis but especially for medicinal chemistry. The scope is broad and includes (1) the use of renewable feedstocks, (2) the employment of alternative energy sources, (3) the use of non-toxic solvents, (4) catalysis, and (5) hazard reduction and waste minimization

Dr. Paola Costanzo
Prof. Dr. Antonio De Nino
Prof. Dr. Loredana Maiuolo
Guest Editors

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