Palladium catalyzed the Suzuki cross-coupling reaction using a fluorous NHC ligand

The utilization of N-heterocyclic carbene palladium complex immobilized on fluorous silica gel through fluorous–fluorous interactions in the Suzuki cross-coupling reaction was described. The reactions were carried out under aerobic and phosphine-free conditions with moderate to excellent product yields. The catalyst was easily recovered and reused three times without significant loss of activity.