Engineering Nb2O5 embedded quinoline-linked COF as a high-performance catalyst for synthesis of tetrahydropyridines and α-aminobenzyl-4-hydroxycoumarins

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Abstract

Recently, the development of metal oxide embedded covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for promoting their chemical and physical properties, is taken into consideration. In the current study, we investigate synthesis of metal oxide-COF hybrid namely QCOF@Nb2O5, via post synthetic decoration of a quinoline-linked COF by Nb2O5. Thanks to the presence of carboxylic acid groups in the structure of QCOF and due to the presence of hydroxyl groups in the surface of Nb2O5, these lead to successful decoration of Nb2O5 on the surface and pores of QCOF. After post modification, the morphology, chemical and physical properties of QCOF are affected by Nb2O5. The co-existence of the Nb2O5 particles, acidic functional groups, and acceptable specific surface area, significantly increased the catalytic activity of QCOF-Nb2O5 towards the multicomponent preparation of tetrahydropyridines and α-aminobenzyl-4-hydroxycoumarins with (70–98 % yields). Meanwhile, the convenient functional group tolerance and high yields of derivatives are highlighted benefits for the catalytic preparation of these chemicals.

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Original languageEnglish
Article number115513
JournalInorganic Chemistry Communications
Volume182
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

Keywords

Keywords

  • Covalent organic framework, Niobium pentoxide, Tetrahydropyridine, Α-Aminobenzyl-4-hydroxycoumarins