Structures and catalytic oxidative coupling reaction of four Co-MOFs modified with R-isophthalic acid (RH, OH and COOH) and trigonal ligands

Four Co-MOFs involving R-isophthalic acid and n -TBT ligands have been synthesized and structurally characterized. Co-MOF-4 exhibits excellent catalytic performance for the oxidative coupling reaction under solvent-free condition and an air atmosphere.