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  • Organic Chemistry
  • Green Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry

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  • Pyrimidines are crucial in chemistry and biology.
  • Traditional synthesis methods are time-consuming and resource-intensive.
  • There is a need for efficient and sustainable pyrimidine synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review modern green synthetic techniques for pyrimidine derivatives.
  • To highlight cost-effective and environmentally friendly methodologies.
  • To consolidate various strategies for synthesizing heterocyclic pyrimidines.

Main Methods:

  • Ultrasound-assisted synthesis
  • Visible light irradiation synthesis
  • Solvent-free synthesis
  • Catalyst-free synthesis
  • Microwave-assisted synthesis
  • Green catalyst synthesis

Main Results:

  • Green synthesis approaches offer significant advantages over traditional methods.
  • These techniques reduce solvent usage, reaction times, and waste generation.
  • The review consolidates diverse green strategies for pyrimidine analogue synthesis.

Conclusions:

  • Green chemistry principles are revolutionizing pyrimidine derivative synthesis.
  • Adoption of these methods leads to more sustainable and economical chemical production.
  • This review provides a valuable resource for researchers in the field.