A new functionalized mesoporous matrix supported Pd(II)-Schiff base complex: an efficient catalyst for the Suzuki Miyaura coupling reaction

[EN] A new Pd(II) bounded 2D-hexagonally ordered functionalized MCM-41 type material (IV) has been synthesized. Functionalization was carried out by the anchoring of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane in the MCM-41 type mesoporous material, followed by grafting with 2,6-diacetylpyridine (DAP) to give a N-3-type Schiff base chelating attachment for the Pd(II) species. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) studies have been used to characterize the material. Material IV behaves as a highly active catalyst towards Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction for the synthesis of biaryl organics. In addition, IV acts as a true heterogeneous catalyst in coupling reaction. It was found that this catalyst is highly efficient and recyclable towards Suzuki-Miyaura reaction with high turn over frequencies. X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopic (XPS) analysis was employed to understand the oxidation state of the palladium atom in the catalyst (IV) and its loading in the material.PC acknowledges Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi for financial support.Dhara, K.; Sarkar, K.; Srimani, D.; Saha, SK.; Chattopadhyay, P.; Bhaumik, A. (2010). A new functionalized mesoporous matrix supported Pd(II)-Schiff base complex: an efficient catalyst for the Suzuki Miyaura coupling reaction. Dalton Transactions. 39(28):6395-6402. doi:10.1039/c003142aS63956402392