MOF facilitates decarboxylation reactions driven by visible light, suggesting efficient catalysis. The method produces CO2 and benzaldehyde without extra oxidants or high temperatures.
We report the first MOF-catalyzed decarboxylation reaction driven by visible light. The Fe–O clusters in the catalyst facilitate the capture of longer-wavelength light and the extrusion of CO2 as a benign gaseous byproduct. This method enables decarboxylative oxidations and hydroxylations requiring only an Fe-based MOF as the photocatalyst, with no need for additional oxidants, ligands, or high temperatures. Furthermore, the system's versatility is demonstrated through its ability to concurrently extrude CO2 and CO from phenylpyruvic acid, producing benzaldehyde via a consecutive loss of two carbons.
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