Homogeneous catalysis

Homogeneous catalysis is a chemistry term which describes catalysis where the catalyst is in the same phase (ie. solid, liquid and gas) as the reactants. Acid hydrolysis of esters is an example of this – all reactants and catalyst are dissolved in water:

CH₃CO₂CH₃(aq) + H₂O(l) ↔ CH₃CO₂H(aq) + CH₃OH(aq) – with H⁺ catalyst

See also

• Heterogeneous catalysis