Solvent Selection for SN1 and SN2 Reactions in Green and Sustainable Chemistry
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Summary
This module explores nucleophilic substitution reactions and how solvent selection correlates to reaction mechanisms for SN1 and SN2 reactions (i.e., reaction product, selectivity, and stereochemistry). Solvents are discussed with respect to environmental, health, safety, and life-cycle considerations. This module can be used when nucleophilic substitution reactions are introduced and is designed to replace approximately one week of class material. This module expands the typical SN1/SN2 discussion of solvents to include a systems thinking approach and interdisciplinary applications. Solvent choice relates directly to UN SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production and Green Chemistry principles 5 (safer solvents and auxiliaries), 1 (waste prevention), and 7 (renewable feedstocks).
The GCTLC learning object external link takes you to the ACS GCI website to download the learning materials. Once there, use the Module Overview document to guide you through using these impactful learning materials.
This module was developed by Teresa Fernando and Sarah A. Cummings for the green chemistry educational module project with the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute; Sarah Kennedy and David Laviska reviewed and published the module.
The GCTLC learning object external link takes you to the ACS GCI website to download the learning materials. Once there, use the Module Overview document to guide you through using these impactful learning materials.
This module was developed by Teresa Fernando and Sarah A. Cummings for the green chemistry educational module project with the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute; Sarah Kennedy and David Laviska reviewed and published the module.
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