Synthesis 2006(18): 3058-3062  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-942531
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Self-Supported Thiourea-Palladium Complexes: Highly Air-Stable and Recyclable­ Catalysts for the Suzuki Reaction in Neat Water

Wei Chena, Rui Lib, Yong Wua, Li-Sheng Dingb, Ying-Chun Chen*a
a Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting of Education Ministry and Department of Medicinal Chemistry, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. of China
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b Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, P. R. of China
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Received 18 April 2006
Publication Date:
02 August 2006 (online)

Abstract

The synthesis of novel self-supported thiourea-PdCl2 complexes is described. The heterogeneous catalysts exhibited high catalytic activities in the Suzuki coupling reaction of aryl bromides and aryl boronic acids in neat water under aerobic conditions. Moreover, the catalysts could be easily reused without diminishing the catalytic activity.