New trends in coupling and hydrogenation: API manufacture via Platinum Group Metal (PGM) Catalysis

As the challenges of manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients become more complex, so does the development of catalytic solutions that drive these same processes. Within the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors, PGM catalysis has become the preferred route for hydrogenation and coupling reactions, primarily due to the benefits in activity and selectivity that they offer. This article will highlight some of the recent advancements Johnson Matthey Catalysts have made in these particular areas to meet the cutting edge technology expectations of the market.