Solvents are used in large volumes in the chemical industry, for example in reactions, work-up procedures and in formulations. There are a number of issues surrounding the use of solvents (including regulatory, environmental, health and safety related factors) and there is a strong drive to move towards the use of more sustainable solvents.
To study this area in more depth, see Solvents.
W. M. Nelson, Green Solvents for Chemistry: Perspectives and Practice, Oxford University Press, New York, USA, 2003.
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