What Are the Applications of Isotopic Labeling in Catalysis?
Isotopic labeling is used in numerous applications, including:
Mechanistic Studies: Understanding the step-by-step transformation of reactants to products. Kinetic Isotope Effect (KIE): Studying the effect of isotopic substitution on the reaction rate to identify the rate-determining step. Active Site Identification: Locating the active sites on heterogeneous catalysts. Reaction Pathway Elucidation: Determining the sequence of bond-breaking and bond-forming events.
