Palladium-Based Catalysts

Description

Palladium-based catalysts are highly versatile precious metal catalysts essential for organic synthesis, hydrogenation, and emissions control. They excel in C–C and C–heteroatom coupling reactions (Heck, Suzuki, Negishi) and are used for selectively reducing functional groups in pharmaceutical production. Often supported on carbon or metal oxides, they are key in automotive catalytic converters.
Key Applications and Types:
Organic Synthesis & Coupling: Used in Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira, and Buchwald-Hartwig coupling reactions to create complex molecular bonds.
Hydrogenation & Reduction: Highly efficient for olefin, nitro compound, and triple-bond reduction (e.g., Lindlar catalyst).
Environmental & Energy: Used in automotive catalytic converters for emission control and as catalysts in fuel cells for oxidation reactions.