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

A novel metal-organic framework (MOF) with two-dimensional (2D) crystal structure was developed using Cu(NO3)(2)center dot 3H(2)O 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.

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A novel metal-organic framework with a two-dimensional crystal structure was developed and characterized for its potential applications in catalyzing chemical reactions. It showed efficient performance in catalyzing dehydrogenative oxidation of alcohol and N-arylation of azole compounds, and could be easily recovered and reused.