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Amine-functionalized Metal-Organic Frameworks: An Efficient and Recyclable Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Knoevenagel Condensation Reaction

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2016

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Abstract

A highly efficient and reusable catalyst based on metal-organic frameworks (MOF) has been synthesized by post-functionalization and applied in Knoevenagel condensations of various aldehydes and ketones. The catalytic efficiency was demonstrated by the high conversion (over 85−98%) of the reactants under mild conditions. The catalyst maintained its unique framework after the reaction and could be recycled and reused several times without significant loss of activity.