Iron-based pre-catalyst supported on polyformamidine for C-C bond formation

In the present study the incorporation of iron into an organic polymer, composed of formamidine subunits [R-N=C(H)-NH-R], has been examined. The catalytic ability of the recyclable material was investigated in the iron-catalyzed formation of C-C bonds. After optimization of the reaction conditions, excellent yields and chemoselectivities were feasible.