A highly stable and active magnetically separable Pd nanocatalyst in aqueous phase heterogeneously catalyzed couplings

Abstract

An active and stable magnetically separable Pd nanocatalyst was prepared and characterized. The nanocatalyst exhibited excellent activities and reusabilities in aqueous phase processes including the O-arylation of phenols and Sonogashira cross-coupling reactions. The proposed protocol features mild reaction conditions and an extraordinary simplicity and efficiency using NaOH as base in water.