Palladium bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate) catalyzed Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira, and cyanation reactions

MCM-41-Immobilised Nitrogen and Sulfur Mixed Tridentate Palladium(0) Complex: A Highly Efficient and Recyclable Catalyst for the Suzuki Reaction of Aryl Bromides in Air

The novel MCM-41-immobilised nitrogen and sulfur mixed tridentate palladium(0) complex [MCM-41-2N,S-Pd(0)] was prepared from 3-(2-aminoethylamino)propyltrimethoxysilane by immobilisation on MCM-41, followed by reaction with thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde and PdCl2 and then reduction with hydrazine hydrate. This phosphine-free heterogeneous palladium(0) complex was a highly active catalyst for the Suzuki reaction of aryl bromides in air and could be recycled at least 8 times without significant loss of activity.

Direct Synthesis of Nitriles from Aldehydes and Hydroxylamine Hydrochloride Catalyzed by a HAP@AEPH2-SO3H Nanocatalyst

We describe an efficient method for the direct preparation of nitriles from aldehydes and hydroxylamine hydrochloride catalyzed by sulfonated nanohydroxyapatite functionalized by 2-aminoethyl dihydrogen phosphate (HAP@AEPH2-SO3H) as an eco-friendly and recyclable solid acid nanocatalyst. In this protocol the use of a solid acid nanocatalyst provides a green, useful, and rapid method for the preparation of nitriles in excellent yields. In addition, the notable feature of this methodolgy is that the synthesized nanocatalyst can be recovered and reused five times without any noticeable loss of efficiency.

A tyrosine-rich peptide induced flower-like palladium nanostructure and its catalytic activity

​Flower-like palladium nanostructure (Pd nano-flower) induced by tyrosine-rich peptide, Tyr-Tyr-Ala-His-Ala-Tyr-Tyr (YYAHAYY), showed excellent catalytic activities in copper-free Sonogashira cross-coupling reaction in water.

Dual functionalized task specific ionic liquid promoted in situ generation of palladium nanoparticles in water: synergic catalytic system for Suzuki–Miyaura cross coupling

A new task specific ionic liquid with hydroxyl and prolinate functionalities acts as a reducing agent and serves as a ligand and stabilizer for in situ formed palladium nanoparticles. This system displays high catalytic activity for Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling in water.

Copper Iodide Nanoparticles-Catalysed Cyanation of Aryl Halides Using Non-Toxic K4[Fe(CN)6] in the Presence of 1,2-Bis(5-Tetrazolyl)Benzene as an Efficient Ligand

Cyanation of aryl bromides were carried out with K4[Fe(CN)6] in the presence of catalytic amounts of a copper salt and 1,2-bis(5-tetrazolyl)benzene as a ligand under thermal conditions. This method has the advantages of high yields, simple methodology and easy work up.

Synthesis of Aryl Nitriles using the Stable Aryl Diazonium Silica Sulfates

An efficient method for preparation of aryl nitriles is reported using Cu(I) to catalyse the reaction of aryl diazonium silica sulfates with sodium cyanide under mild conditions at room temperature in water. This method has the advantages of high yields, simple methodology, short reaction times and easy work-up.