A readily available urea based MOF that act as a highly active heterogeneous catalyst for Friedel-Crafts reaction of indoles and nitrostryenes

摘要

AbstractA new urea-containing metal-organic framework has been rationally synthesized from a V-shaped dicarboxylate ligand and utilized as hydrogen-bond-donating catalyst, which is highly efficient and recyclable for Friedel-Crafts reaction. The MOF catalyst has the advantages of excellent product yields and a low catalyst loading. Moreover, the catalyst shows a remarkably superior activity compared to its homogenous urea counterparts.Graphical abstractA urea-containing 2D metal-organic framework was prepared and employed as a highly active and recyclable hydrogen-bond-donating catalyst for the Friedel-Crafts reaction.Display OmittedHighlights?An easily accessible 2D MOF was synthesized for serving as a HBD catalyst.?This MOF catalyst demonstrated exceptional reactivity in Friedel-Craft reaction.?The exceptional reactivity is attributed to its simple layered structure.]]>