Bifunctional catalysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001214",
  "term": "Bifunctional catalysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A catalytic process where a single catalyst species or system incorporates two distinct functional groups, each responsible for promoting a different step in a reaction sequence. One functional group might act as an acid, while the other acts as a base, or one might facilitate substrate binding while the other activates a reactant. This cooperative action can lead to enhanced reaction rates and selectivity compared to using individual catalysts for each step.",
  "synonyms": [
    "polyfunctional catalysis"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "catalysis",
    "catalytic coefficient",
    "chemical species",
    "concerted process",
    "functional group",
    "hydron",
    "rate-controlling step"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1089 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/bifunctional-catalysis/"
}