Abstract: Green chemistry is the new and rapid emerging field of chemistry. Its growing importance is in utilization
of maximum possible resources in such a way that, there is negligible or minimum production of chemical waste. It is
one of the best alternatives for traditional chemical synthesis process. Few derivatives of acetanilide (compounds I- IV)
were synthesized by conventional method as well as by green chemistry method. By applying the green synthesis
method, we have not only avoided the use of acetic anhydride which is hazardous one but also the formations of by
products are avoided. The atom economy was calculated on the basis of molecular weight of desired product and it was
found to be in the range of 72% to 82% which signifies the utility of green synthesis method.
Key words: Green synthesis, green chemistry, acetanilide, atom economy.