Micellar Catalysis Using a Photochromic Surfactant: Application to the Pd-Catalyzed Tsuji–Trost Reaction in Water
Abstract
The first example of a Pd-catalyzed Tsuji–Trost reaction, applied in a photochromic micellar media under conventional heating and microwave irradiation, is reported. The surfactant activity and recycling ability were investigated and compared with those of a few commercially available surfactants. The synthetic photochromic surfactant proved to be efficient, recyclable, and versatile for Pd-catalyzed coupling reactions.