Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling of esters by selective O–C(O) cleavage mediated by air- and moisture-stable [Pd(NHC)(μ-Cl)Cl]2precatalysts: catalyst evaluation and mechanism

A combined experimental and DFT study on the acyl Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling of aryl esters mediated by [Pd(NHC)(μ-Cl)Cl]₂.