The solubility of a catalyst in a given solvent must be considered during catalyst selection. For homogeneous catalysis, the catalyst must be sufficiently soluble in the reaction medium to facilitate effective interaction with the reactants. In heterogeneous catalysis, solubility can affect the dispersion of the catalyst on the support material and the availability of active sites. Therefore, solubility considerations can dictate the choice of catalyst and the design of the catalytic process.
