Metal organic frameworks (MOFs), a continually growing class of porous coordination polymers, have shown promise in a number of applications, including sensors, both gas adsorption and storage, and catalysis. The tunable nature of MOFs, as well as their ordered structure makes them ideal for investigating solid-supported molecular catalysts. To this end, we used robust MOFs such as the UiO-66 family as well as MIL-53 series to incorporate active aluminum species for use in the transfer hydrogenation of ketones or aldehydes. We will show increased stability over molecular species, while also demonstrating ease of recyclability. In addition, we will use both inherent hydroxyl groups in MOFs, as well as self-assembled hydroxyl groups, as ligating groups to support our catalysts.

Metal organic frameworks as solid supports for catalytic aluminum species for use in transfer hydrogenations

254th National Meeting (2017)

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