Recent advances in the development of magnetic catalysts for the Suzuki reaction

Abstract

Suzuki reactions are one of the most important carbon-carbon bond forming reactions found in organic chemistry, with current methodologies offering excellent yields for a wide range of substrates. Further optimisation of such reactions involves incorporation of iron oxide nanoparticles into the catalytic system leading to the formation of highly efficient, recyclable catalysts. This review will focus on the recent development of magnetic palladium catalysts (palladium on magnetite with carbon-based supports and silicon coatings, and palladium on maghemite). Their application and recyclability in Suzuki coupling reactions will also be presented.