Pd/C: An Efficient, Heterogeneous and Reusable Catalyst for Phosphane-Free Carbonylative Suzuki Coupling Reactions of Aryl and Heteroaryl Iodides

The carbonylative Suzuki coupling reaction of aryl boronic acid with different aryl and heteroaryl iodides was carried out to synthesize various unsymmetrical biaryl ketones by using Pd/C as an efficient, heterogeneous and reusable catalyst. The catalyst exhibits remarkable activity, and its reusability was tested up to four consecutive cycles. The reaction is applicable for various aryl and heteroaryl iodides having different steric and electronic properties. It provides good to excellent yield of the desired products. The developed protocol is advantageous with regard to the ease in handling the catalyst and the simple work-up procedure; it is also an environmentally benign process with effective catalyst recyclability.