Synthesis, catalytic activity, and leaching studies of a heterogeneous Pd-catalyst including an immobilized bis(oxazoline) ligand

► A Pd(OAc)2-bis(oxazoline) complex on functionalized silica gel is presented. ► The catalyst was tested for Suzuki-Miyaura reactions. ► The investigation of the heterogeneity indicated that there is virtually no Pd-leaching. ► The catalyst can be reused multiple times without loss of stability or structure.