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Volume 25, Issue 5
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Abstract

Synthetic routes of chromene are an area of thrust research due to its wide application as pigments, agrochemicals, cosmetics, and an important nucleus scaffold for various pharmacologically active drugs. The chromene nucleus is an important moiety for the discovery of new drug candidates owing to its broad range of pharmacological actions like antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and many others. However, traditional synthesis techniques frequently use unsafe reagents and produce hazardous waste, presenting environmental issues. The eco-friendly production of chromene derivatives utilizes sustainable raw materials, non-toxic catalysts, and gentle reaction conditions to reduce ecological consequences. Innovative methods like microwave irradiation, ultrasound synthesis, the use of environmentally friendly solvents, a catalyst-based approach with minimal environmental impact, and mechanochemistry-mediated synthesis are implemented. These approaches provide benefits in scalability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of purification. This review compiles and presents various recently reported green synthetic strategies of chromene and its derivatives and gives the reader a clear idea of the detailed and critical aspects of various synthetic protocols described.

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Eco-friendly Approaches to Chromene Derivatives: A Comprehensive Review of Green Synthesis Strategies
Curr. Top. Med. Chem. 25, 437 (2025); https://doi.org/10.2174/0115680266305231240712104736
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Keyword(s): Active drugs; Chromene; Green chemistry; Green solvent; Microwave synthesis; Ultrasound-assisted

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