Rapid, Low Temperature Formation of Imine-Linked Covalent Organic Frameworks Catalyzed by Metal Triflates
2017
Imine-linked two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (2D COFs) are crystalline polymer networks with enhanced stability compared to boronate ester-linked systems and with broad monomer scope. They are traditionally prepared by condensing polyfunctional aldehydes and amines at elevated temperature in a mixture of organic solvents and aqueous CH3CO2H, which catalyzes imine formation and exchange. Here we employ metal triflates, which are water-tolerant Lewis acids, to accelerate 2D imine-linked COF synthesis and improve their materials quality. Low catalyst loadings provide crystalline polymer networks in nearly quantitative yields. These conditions are demonstrated for several COFs, including heteroatom-containing systems of interest for optoelectronic applications.
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