Isonitrile-functionalized polymer supports as versatile ligands towards metal centres

Abstract Novel insoluble isonitrile-bearing polymeric supports display versatile and strong ligating ability towards a variety of transition metal centres. The combination of controlled stoichiometry, elemental analysis, and IR spectroscopy gives reliable information on the nature of the molecular coordination compounds formed. The PdCl 2 -containing polymers are effective catalysts for the hydrogenation of benzaldehyde and phenylacetylene under mild conditions.