What Types of Catalysts are Used in Drug Development?
In drug development, both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts are widely used. Homogeneous catalysts are in the same phase as the reactants, typically dissolved in the solution. These catalysts are often used for highly selective reactions. Heterogeneous catalysts exist in a different phase than the reactants, usually as solids in contact with liquid or gas reactants. They are easier to separate from the reaction mixture and can be reused multiple times.
