A Highly Efficient, Recyclable Catalyst for C−C Coupling Reactions in Ionic Liquids:  Pyrazolyl-Functionalized N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complex of Palladium(II)

[reaction: see text] A hemilabile pyrazolyl-functionalized N-heterocyclic carbene complex of palladium(II) has been synthesized. It is an excellent catalyst for Heck and Suzuki cross-coupling reactions in ionic liquids.