Palladium-meta-Terarylphosphine Catalyst for the Mizoroki–Heck Reaction of (Hetero)Aryl Bromides and Functional Olefins

CS2/KOH System-Promoted Stereoselective Synthesis of (E)-Alkenes from Diarylalkynes and a "Hidden" Zinin-Type Reduction of Nitroarenes into Arylamines

In this work, we present the CS2/KOH system as a practical and efficient reductive medium for obtaining (E)-alkenes from alkynes through a highly stereoselective semireduction reaction. This cost-effective system enabled successful semireduction reactions of diverse alkynes using water as a hydrogen source, yielding moderate to excellent yields. The versatility of this protocol is further demonstrated through the synthesis of relevant compounds such as pinosylvin and resveratrol precursors, along with the notable anticancer agent DMU-212. Furthermore, during the reaction scope investigation, we serendipitously disclosed that this reductive system was also able to promote a Zinin-type reaction to reduce nitroarenes into arylamines.

One-pot Suzuki–Heck relay to prepare industrially valuable intermediates using the Pd–Cy*Phine catalyst system

A rare example of a one-pot, palladium-catalyzed Suzuki–Heck sequence has been developed with applicability to APIs and organoelectronic materials.

Ligand- and copper-free Sonogashira and Heck couplings of (Het)aryl chlorides and bromides catalyzed by palladium nanoparticles supported on in situ generated Al(OH)3

The ligand- and copper-free Sonogashira and Heck couplings catalyzed by palladium nanoparticles supported on newly generated Al(OH)₃, were developed.

A Highly Active Nickel-Fibre Complex as a Catalyst for the Heck Reaction

A new amidoxime fibre-nickel catalyst (AOFs-Ni(O)) was synthesised by a coordination and reduction reaction. The X-ray diffraction patterns indicated that the Ni(ll) ions were reduced to Ni(0). The scanning electron microscope image showed that the Ni(0) particles which were reduced in situ had a diameter of about 300 nm. This catalyst demonstrated high activity in the Heck coupling reaction of aryl iodine and conjugated alkenes without the protection of an inert atmosphere.

Can Palladium Acetate Lose Its "Saltiness"? Catalytic Activities of the Impurities in Palladium Acetate

Commercially available palladium acetate often contains two major impurities, whose presence can impact the overall catalytic efficacy. This systematic study provides a comparison of the differences in catalytic activity of pure palladium acetate, Pd3(OAc)6, with the two impurities: Pd3(OAc)5(NO2) and polymeric [Pd(OAc)2]n in a variety of cross-coupling reactions. The solid state (13)C NMR spectra of all three compounds in conjunction with DFT calculations confirm their reported geometries.

Heck Reactions Catalyzed by Ultrasmall and Uniform Pd Nanoparticles Supported on Polyaniline

Using air as the oxidant instead of the traditionally employed persulfates, the smaller and more uniform Pd nanoparticles (around 2 nm) supported on polyaniline (Pd@PANI) can be easily fabricated by the oxidation-polymerization of aniline with PdCl2. This material is an efficient and environmentally friendly catalyst for Heck reactions due to its recyclability, low loading, and ligand-free and mild reaction conditions. It was even tolerant to sulfur-containing substrates. This work reports the Pd@PANI-catalyzed Heck reactions with very wide substrate scopes, and discloses the catalytic mechanisms based on experimental findings and results of catalyst analysis and characterization.