Design and Synthesis of Green Organic Solvents for Analytical and Biochemical Applications

Kabiru Olaleye; Adisa

doi:10.56201/ijccp.vol.12.no1.2026.pg33.50

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Design and Synthesis of Green Organic Solvents for Analytical and Biochemical Applications

Kabiru Olaleye, Adisa

Abstract

The hunt for sustainable substitutes in analytical and biochemical labs has accelerated due to the growing health and environmental risks connected to traditional organic solvents. As environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional volatile and hazardous solvents, this study explores the logical design, synthesis, and use of green organic solvents. Four innovative green organic solvent systems were created utilizing low-toxicity, renewable components and energy- efficient synthesis methods, all in accordance with the principles of green chemistry. A thorough physicochemical characterization was carried out in order to assess the biodegradability, thermal stability, polarity, and viscosity. The synthetic solvents' functional performance was evaluated in a number of analytical applications, such as spectroscopic compatibility and extraction efficiency, as well as in biochemical tests that involved the retention of enzyme activity. When compared to conventional solvents, the green solvents showed much improved biocompatibility and similar or better analytical performance. The importance of molecular design in determining solvent functionality was highlighted by statistical analysis, which verified that variations in extraction efficiency and enzyme stability were significant. All things considered, the results show that carefully designed green organic solvents can successfully strike a compromise between sustainability, analytical effectiveness, and biochemical compatibility, providing a workable route toward safer and more environmentally friendly laboratory procedures.

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Design and Synthesis of Green Organic Solvents for Analytical and Biochemical Applications

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