title: An efficient combination of Zr-MOF and microwave irradiation in catalytic Lewis acid Friedel-Crafts benzoylation.
abstract: A zirconium-based metal-organic framework, an effective heterogeneous catalyst, has been developed for the Friedel-Crafts benzoylation of aromatic compounds under microwave irradiation. Constructed by a Zr(iv) cluster and a linker 1,4-bis(2-[4-carboxyphenyl]ethynyl)benzene (H2CPEB), the MOF, possessing large pores and high chemical stability, was appropriate for the enhancement of Lewis acid activity under microwave irradiation. The reaction studies demonstrated that the material could give high yields for a few minutes and maintain its reactivity and structure over several cycles.
authors.affiliation: Deparment of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hochiminh City 721337, Vietnam. lenthach@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Tan L H
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Doan
authors.affiliation: Deparment of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hochiminh City 721337, Vietnam. lenthach@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Thong Q
authors.initials: TQ
authors.lastname: Dao
authors.affiliation: Deparment of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hochiminh City 721337, Vietnam. lenthach@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Hai N
authors.initials: HN
authors.lastname: Tran
authors.affiliation: Deparment of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hochiminh City 721337, Vietnam. lenthach@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Phuong H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Tran
authors.affiliation: Deparment of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hochiminh City 721337, Vietnam. lenthach@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Thach N
authors.initials: TN
authors.lastname: Le