Pd-diimine: a highly selective catalyst system for the base-free oxidative Heck reaction

J Org Chem. 2011 May 6;76(9):3498-501. doi: 10.1021/jo101942f. Epub 2011 Mar 23.

Abstract

Pd(OAc)(2)/3 is an efficient catalyst system for the base-free oxidative Heck reaction that outperforms the currently available catalysts for the more challenging substrates studied. The catalyst system is highly selective, and works at room temperature with dioxygen as the oxidant.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Imines / chemistry*
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Palladium / chemistry*
  • Substrate Specificity

Substances

  • Imines
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Palladium