Palladium incorporated MIL-101(Cr): a heterogeneous and reusable catalyst for the C–H functionalization of unactivated arenes

Abstract

Herein, a palladium containing metal–organic framework was designed for use in the C–H functionalization of unactivated arenes. The catalyst was prepared via post-synthetic modification of amino-functionalized MIL-101(Cr) and was well characterized using spectroscopic techniques. The catalyst is highly active in the aforementioned reaction, resulting in a 70–92% yield of the desired products at room temperature. Mild reaction conditions, gram-scale synthesis, easy recovery, and reusability of the catalyst add sustainable advantages to the protocol.