Palygorskite-anchored Pd complexes catalyze the coupling reactions of pyrimidin-2-yl sulfonates

In this work, an anchored Pd complex (PGS–APTES–Pd(OAc)(2)) was prepared via simple and green steps from the natural clay mineral palygorskite and was well characterized by XPS, XRD, IR, SEM, and EDX. This complex was further utilized as a fine catalyst for the C–C/C–N coupling reactions of pyrimidin-2-yl sulfonates. Subsequently, the cyclic utilization test indicated the high stability and sustainability of this PGS–APTES–Pd(OAc)(2) catalyst, and no activation was required in the recycling process, providing an applicable and reusable catalyst in organic synthesis.