Herein, we report the design and synthesis of Co-MOF-71/imidazole/SO3H as a novel porous catalyst with sulfonic acid tags. The structure and morphology of the catalyst were investigated using various techniques… Click to show full abstract
Herein, we report the design and synthesis of Co-MOF-71/imidazole/SO3H as a novel porous catalyst with sulfonic acid tags. The structure and morphology of the catalyst were investigated using various techniques such as Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), SEM elemental mapping, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Barret-Joyner-Halenda, and N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms. Co-MOF-71/imidazole/SO3H was studied in the preparation of novel pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridines under mild and green conditions via a cooperative vinylogous anomeric-based oxidation. A wide range of mono and bis pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridines were synthesized with good to excellent yields (65-82%). A hot filtration test for the heterogeneous nature of the catalyst indicated the high stability of the prepared catalyst. The recyclability of Co-MOF-71/imidazole/SO3H is another advantage of the present methodology. The structures of the final products were confirmed using FT-IR, 1H-NMR, and 13C-NMR spectroscopic techniques.
               
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