A quantitative comparison between conventional and bio-derived solvents from citrus waste in esterification and amidation kinetic studies

(R)-(+)-Limonene, which is available in large quantities from citrus waste, and its close derivative p-cymene are shown herein to be viable yet sustainable solvents for amidation and esterification reactions.

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