Development of a new palladium catalyst supported on phenolic resin

A phenolic resin-supported palladium catalyst, in which hydroxyl groups contribute to the stabilization of palladium nanoparticles, was developed. The catalyst could be used repeatedly, and thus has a large turn over number (TON). When a composite of polyethylene terephthalate and phenolic resin was employed as a support, the catalyst was easily deformed on demand.