Synlett · 2002 · 76 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesChemistryOrganic ChemistryPolymer ChemistryCross-coupling ReactionsAlkenyl Halide CouplingAryl Halide ActivationAryl Halide CouplingHeck ReactionPalladium-catalyzed Cross-couplingPolystyrenePolystyrene Resin Supports
The Heck reaction of various aryl halides and alkenes took place in water in the presence of an amphiphilic polystyrene-poly(ethylene glycol) resin-supported palladium-phosphine complex to give the corresponding styrene derivatives in quantitative yields.