Preparation and catalytically study of metal-organic frameworks of amine/MIL-53 (Al) as a powerful option in the rapid N-formylation condensation in neat conditions

This paper reports on the preparation and application of amine/MIL-53 (Al) as highly active catalysts for the N-formylation reaction. These Al-MOFs were found to be an efficient, selective and waste-free green solid catalyst for the net condensation of amines and formic acid. The catalyst can be isolated from the reaction mixture and reused at least 6 times. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.