Modular Approach to Heterogenous Catalysis. Manipulation of Cross-Coupling Catalyst Activity.

A new type of robust, heterogeneous, modular Pd catalyst with metal embedded in the gel matrix is presented. The regulatory element of its catalytic activity has been introduced via chemical changes in the gel. The concept is illustrated in a series of Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions. The demonstrated catalyst activity variations depend on the structure of the gel.