A new heterogeneous catalyst for epoxidation of alkenes via one-step post-functionalization of IRMOF-3 with a manganese(II) acetylacetonate complex

A manganese(II) acetylacetonate complex has been immobilized to the metal-organic framework IRMOF-3 through a one-step post-synthetic route for the first time, providing an effective and recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for epoxidation of alkenes.