Macroporous magnetic poly(GMA-EGDMA-DVB) microspheres supported palladium complex as an efficient catalyst for Heck reaction

Macroporous magnetic poly(GMA-EGDMA-DVB) microspheres synthesized by suspension polymerization were used as supports for palladium catalyst. The results showed the novel magnetic catalyst can promote Heck reaction of aryl halides with acrylic acid efficiently without an inert atmosphere. In addition, the novel catalyst can be conveniently recovered by applying an external magnet and reused at least five times without significant loss of its activity.