Synthesis, Structures, and Heterogeneous Catalytic Applications of {Co3+–Eu3+} and {Co3+–Tb3+} Heterodimetallic Coordination Polymers

Abstract

AbstractTwo {Co3+–Eu3+} and {Co3+–Tb3+} heterodimetallic coordination polymers have been synthesized by using a Co3+‐based coordination complex as the building block. Structural studies show that the lanthanide atoms are coordinated to the cobalt complex through Oamide groups. This results in the generation of a one‐dimensional zigzag coordination polymer. These coordination polymers have been shown to catalyze the ring‐opening reactions of the epoxides with anilines and alcohols under heterogeneous and solvent‐free conditions. Interestingly, a perfect regioselectivity was observed in the aminolysis and alcoholysis reaction of styrene oxide.