What are the Industrial Applications of Catalyzed Hydration Reactions?
Hydration reactions catalyzed by acids, bases, metals, and enzymes have numerous industrial applications. For instance, the hydration of ethylene to ethanol is a critical process in the chemical industry, often catalyzed by acids. The production of acetone from propylene involves hydration as an intermediate step. Enzymatic hydration reactions are employed in the synthesis of complex pharmaceuticals, providing a green and sustainable approach to chemical synthesis.
