A novel two-dimensional metal-organic framework as a recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for the dehydrogenative oxidation of alcohol and the N-arylation of azole compounds.

Abstract

A novel metal–organic framework (MOF) with two-dimensional (2D) crystal structure was developed using Cu(NO3)2·3H2O and 2,2′,5,5′-tetramethoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4,4′-dicarboxylic acid. Further, its structure was characterized using infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetry, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray crystallography. The activated Cu-MOF was used to catalyze the dehydrogenative oxidation of alcohol and N-arylation of azole compounds. Furthermore, it could be easily recovered and reused.