Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction catalyzed using highly efficient CN-dimeric ortho-palladated complex under microwave irradiation and conventional heating

Suzuki cross-coupling reaction of different aryl halides with arylboronic acids was successfully carried out in methanol using ortho-palladated complex of 2-methoxyphenethylamine. All substrates afforded the corresponding products in good to high yields in the presence of low amounts of this complex as efficient and active catalyst. Application of microwave irradiation improved the yields of the reactions and reduced the reaction times some extent in comparison with traditional heating conditions.