A Chemically Robust 2D Ni‐MOF as an Efficient Heterogeneous Catalyst for One‐Pot Synthesis of Therapeutic and Bioactive 2‐Amino‐3‐Cyano‐4H‐Pyran Derivatives

Abstract

AbstractDespite possessing numerous catalytic advantages of MOFs, developing 2D frameworks having excellent chemical stability along with new catalytic properties remains a grand challenge. Herein, by employing a mixed ligand synthetic approach, we have constructed a 2D Ni‐MOF, IITKGP‐52, which exhibits excellent framework robustness in open air, water, as well as over a wide range of aqueous pH solutions (2–12). Benefitting from its robustness and abundant Lewis acidic open metal sites (OMSs), IITKGP‐52 is explored in catalyzing the heterogeneous three‐component condensation reaction for the tandem synthesis of bioactive 2‐amino‐3‐cyano‐4H‐pyran derivatives with low catalytic loading, greater compatibility for a wide range of substrates, excellent recyclability and superior catalytic efficiency than the previously employed homo and heterogeneous systems. IITKGP‐52 inaugurates the employment of MOF‐based catalysts for one‐pot synthesis of therapeutic and bioactive 2‐amino‐3‐cyano‐4H‐pyran derivatives.