What Types of Catalysts are Used in Medicinal Chemistry?
In medicinal chemistry, several types of catalysts are employed:
1. Homogeneous Catalysts: These catalysts are in the same phase as the reactants, typically in a solution. They offer high selectivity and are often used in fine-tuning reaction conditions. 2. Heterogeneous Catalysts: These are in a different phase than the reactants, typically solid catalysts used with liquid or gas phase reactants. They are easily separable from the reaction mixture and can be reused. 3. Biocatalysts: Enzymes and other biological molecules act as catalysts to facilitate reactions under mild conditions, offering high specificity and selectivity.
