Green Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry

• Other Authors: Dunn, Peter J. Peter James (edited), Wells, Andrew S. (edited), Williams, Michael T. Michael Trevelyan (edited)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Weinheim Wiley-VCH 2010
• Series: Green chemistry
• Subjects: Environmental chemistry > Industrial applications; Pharmaceutical industry > Environmental aspects
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• Physical Description: xviii, 370 pages illustrations (some color) 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 3527324186; 9783527324187

Edited by three of the world's leading pharmaceutical scientists, this is the first book on this important and hot topic, containing much previously unpublished information. As such, it covers all aspects of green chemistry in the pharmaceutical industry, from simple molecules to complex proteins, and from drug discovery to the fate of pharmaceuticals in the environment. Furthermore, this ready reference contains several convincing case studies from industry, such as Taxol, Pregabalin and Crestor, illustrating how this multidisciplinary approach has yielded efficient and environmentally-friendly processes. Finally, a section on technology and tools highlights the advantages of green chemistry.