A metal-organic framework material that functions as an enantioselective catalyst for olefin epoxidation.
A new microporous metal-organic framework compound featuring chiral (salen)Mn struts is highly effective as an asymmetric catalyst for olefin epoxidation, yielding enantiomeric excesses that rival those of the free molecular analogue. Framework confinement of the manganese salen entity enhances catalyst stability, imparts substrate size selectivity, and permits catalyst separation and reuse.
Cho
So-Hye
SH
Department of Chemistry and the Institute for Environmental Catalysis, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USA.
Ma
Baoqing
B
Nguyen
SonBinh T
ST
Hupp
Joseph T
JT
Albrecht-Schmitt
Thomas E
TE