Recyclable Pd/CuFe2O4 nanowires: A highly active catalyst for C-C couplings and synthesis of benzofuran derivatives

Abstract

Pd/CuFe2O4 nanowire-catalyzed cross coupling transformations are described. Notably, these reactions showed excellent functional group tolerance. Further, the protocol is applied to a one-pot synthesis of benzofurans via a Sonogashira coupling and intramolecular etherification sequence. The catalyst was reused and found to maintain its activity and stability.