Catalysts are pivotal in pharmaceuticals for several reasons:
- Efficiency: Catalysts significantly increase the rate of chemical reactions, thereby reducing the time required for synthesis. - Selectivity: They enable the formation of the desired product with minimal by-products, enhancing the purity and yield. - Sustainability: Catalysts help in reducing the environmental footprint of pharmaceutical manufacturing by lowering energy consumption and minimizing waste. - Scalability: Catalysts facilitate the scaling up of chemical processes from laboratory to industrial scale without compromising efficiency or safety.
