Catalysts for suzuki polycondensation: ionic and "quasi-ionic" amphipathic palladium complexes with self-phase-transfer features

Recent developments in the Suzuki-Miyaura reaction: 2010-2014

The Suzuki-Miyaura reaction (SMR), involving the coupling of an organoboron reagent and an organic halide or pseudo-halide in the presence of a palladium or nickel catalyst and a base, has arguably become one of most utilized tools for the construction of a C-C bond. This review intends to be general account of all types of catalytic systems, new coupling partners and applications, including the literature between September 2010 and December 2014.

A robust procedure for large scale synthesis of a high molar mass, unsubstituted poly(m,p-phenylene)

A high molar mass poly(m,p-phenylene) with acid cleavable side chains was synthesised. Further, the material was processed into films and subjected to a cleaving procedure yielding insoluble films of unsubstituted polyphenylene.

Transition metal-catalyzed redox isomerization of codeine and morphine in water

A water-soluble rhodium complex formed from commercially available [Rh(COD)(CH₃CN)₂]BF₄ and 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane (PTA) catalyzes the isomerization of both codeine and morphine into hydrocodone and hydromorphone in water with very high efficiency.