Does any body know anything about reclaiming PdCl2 after using it as a cataylst in the wacker oxidation using p-benzo.? I've only bought it once, but now that I've got to buy it for a second time I'm starting to think I should have been reclaiming it all along. No shit, huh?
Okay. Here the plan I have. Excuss me if it's a little crude, I just came up with it. The PdCl2 should be in the aqueous layer after the reaction is flouded with slightly acidic water. After separating the goods from the aqueous layer my plan is to dry in a rbf under a vacuum and simply wash several times with carbon tet, dcm or chloraform. PdCl2 shouldn't be particularly soluable in any of these. Or is it. Major question. Will PdCl2 be soluable in slightly acidic h2o (I'm sure it is)?
Little help from any body who reclaims their catalyst. I know your out there.