Ni(II)–POCOP pincer compound [NiCl{C10H5-2,10-(OPPh2)2}] an efficient and robust nickel catalyst for the Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reactions

The Ni(II)–POCOP pincer complex [NiCl{C10H5-2,10-(OPPh2)2}] (2) based on a naphthoresorcinol frame has been synthesized in a very simple and facile manner and efficiently used in the Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling of different para-substituted bromobenzenes producing high yields of the corresponding biphenyl derivatives.

The Ni(II)–POCOP pincer complex [NiCl{C10H5-2,10-(OPPh2)2}] (2) based on a naphthoresorcinol frame has been synthesized in a very simple and facile manner and efficiently used in the Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling of different para-substituted bromobenzenes producing high yields of the corresponding biphenyl derivatives.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights
► Ni(II) complexes with POCOP pincer ligands.
► Efficient and facile synthesis of a new naphthalene POCOP Ni(II) pincer complex.
► Highly efficient Ni(II) pincer complex for the Suzuki–Miyaura couplings.