| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1326870 | Journal of Organometallic Chemistry | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Reaction of 2-arylbenzimidazole with PdCl2(CH3CN)2 in CH2Cl2 affords benzimidazole palladium (II) complexes in high yields. The structure of complexes C1, C2, and C3 has been confirmed by X-ray structure analysis. The configuration of complexes depends on the substituent on the 2-position of benzimidazole. Phenyl affords the complexes in cis-fashion due to π–π stacking of phenyl and benzimidazole. Tolyl affords the complex in trans-fashion. The catalytic studies show that cis-configured 2-phenylbenzimidazole palladium (II) complexes are highly efficient catalysts in the Suzuki–Miyaura reaction.
Graphical abstractSynthesis, characterization, and catalytic application of palladium (II) complexes containing 2-arylbenzimidazole ligands have been investigated. The configuration of complexes depends the substituent on the 2-position of benzoimidazole. Phenyl afforded the complexes in cis-fashion due to π–π stacking of phenyl and benzimidazole. Tolyl affords the complex in trans-fashion. Catalytic studies show that cis-configured 2-phenylbenzimidazole palladium (II) complexes are highly efficient catalysts in the Suzuki–Miyaura reaction.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
