A 4,4-connected 2D POM-based complex with synergistic mixed-valence Cu <sup>I</sup> /Cu <sup>II</sup> for mild and efficient catalytic oxidation of phenols
Jiayu Sun, Si-Yu Sun, Zhong Zhang, Mei-tong Li, Guo-Cheng Liu, Xiu-Li Wang
Abstract
A 4,4-connected 2D POM-based complex incorporating mixed-valence copper centers was successfully synthesized, exhibiting high-performance oxidation of 2,3,6-TMP to TMBQ with 98% conversion and >99% selectivity in 13 minutes at 50 °C.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryCatalysisSelectivityCopperPhenolsOrganic chemistryCatalytic oxidationOxidation reductionBimetallic stripYield (engineering)Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsMetal-Catalyzed Oxygenation MechanismsCovalent Organic Framework Applications