What are the Challenges in Using Catalysts for Drug Synthesis?
Despite their advantages, the use of catalysts in drug synthesis is not without challenges:
Cost: Some catalysts, particularly those involving precious metals like palladium or platinum, can be expensive. Stability: Catalysts can sometimes degrade or become poisoned by impurities in the reaction mixture, reducing their efficacy. Scalability: Not all catalytic processes developed in the lab are easily scalable to industrial production levels.
