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New topological 3D copper(ii) coordination networks: Catechol oxidation catalysis and solvent adsorption via porous properties

  • Doeon Kim
  • , Byung Joo Kim
  • , Tae Hwan Noh
  • , Ok Sang Jung*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Pusan National University

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Abstract

The reaction of CuX2 (X- = ClO4- and BF4-) with a new 1,3,5-tris(isonicotinoyloxymethyl)benzene (L) ligand gives rise to 3D coordination networks, [Cu3L4(CH3CN)6](X)6, with a new topology of the Schläfli point symbol {4·82}4{42·82·102}2{84·122}. [Cu3L4(CH3CN)6](ClO4)6 and [Cu3L4(CH3CN)6](BF4)6 networks have useful oval-shaped pores of 11.2 × 11.2 × 24.8 Å3 and 11.1 × 11.1 × 24.4 Å3 dimensions, respectively. These porous coordination networks act as good heterogeneous catalysts, oxidizing the catechols in the order 3,5-di-tert-butylcatechol (3,5-DBuCat) > 4-tert-butylcatechol (4-BuCat) > 4-chlorocatechol (4-ClCat). The catalytic effect of [Cu3L4(CH3CN)6](BF4)6 is slightly higher than that of [Cu3L4(CH3CN)6](ClO4)6. The pores of the 3D networks reversibly adsorb the solvents in the order chloroform > tetrahydrofuran > acetone.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2583-2590
Number of pages8
JournalCrystEngComm
Volume17
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015.03.28

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