A simple and efficient system for Suzuki cross-coupling reactions was developed using a ligandless catalyst of Pd nanoclusters generated in situ from Pd(acac)2. The cross-coupling reactions proceeded under mild reaction conditions with a high reaction rate(5 min) to give various biaryls in high yields. The system also exhibited catalytic potential for Heck reaction between aryl bromides and styrene.
LUO BinWANG JiaQingGE DanHuaLI XinMingCAO XueQinPAN YueGU HongWei
