Explain conventional and greener route of synthesis of Adipic Acid. Highlight the green chemistry principle involved.

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Synthesis of Adipic Acid: New synthetic pathways have been reported for manufacture of adipic acid using glucose as starting material in place of traditionally used benzene. Traditional pathway requires high pressure and temperature greener pathway requires less temperature and pressure.

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