The scope and limitations of Pd(0)-mediated coupling reactions between
aromatic halides linked to a polystyrene resin and boronic acid deriv
atives (Suzuki coupling), aromatic and vinylic tin compounds (Stille c
oupling), as well as thiols are reported. For all reactions, condition
s were optimized and evaluated with various reagents. In many cases, u
pon cleavage from the solid support, products were obtained in excelle
nt yields. In most cases, the optimized reaction conditions are superi
or to those previously reported in the literature.