Heck vinylation reaction was studied using Pd(OAc)(2)/TPPTS catalyst system
in supercritical carbon dioxide. The addition of co-solvents such as water
and ethylene glycol significantly enhances the rate of reaction without le
aching of Pd into the product phase. The reactants/products can be easily s
eparated from the catalyst by simple phase separation and the catalyst can
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