Synthesis of 1,3-bis-(5-ferrocenylisoxazole-3-yl) benzene-derived palladium(II) acetate complex and its application in Mizoroki–Heck reaction in an aqueous solution

The first synthesis and characterization of 1,3-bis-(5-ferrocenylisoxazole-3-yl) benzene-derived palladium(II) acetate complex were described and its application in Heck coupling reactions in an aqueous solution was studied. Complex 5 had been demonstrated to be a highly stable, active and efficient catalyst for Mizoroki–Heck coupling reactions.