Synthesis of Metal-Free Chiral Covalent Organic Framework for Visible-Light-Mediated Enantioselective Photooxidation in Water

J Am Chem Soc. 2022 Apr 20;144(15):6681-6686. doi: 10.1021/jacs.2c01186. Epub 2022 Apr 8.

Abstract

Although chiral covalent organic frameworks (CCOFs) presence grows in thermal asymmetric catalysis, their application in equally important asymmetric photocatalysis has yet to begin. Herein, we first report a propargylamine-linked and quaternary ammonium bromide decorated porphyrin-CCOF which can highly promote visible-light-driven enantioselective photooxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides in water and in air. This methodology has also been applied to the synthesis of (R)-modafinil, a wakefulness-promoting medication used for the treatment of excessive sleepiness. This research might open a new way for the application of CCOFs in asymmetric photocatalysis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks*
  • Metals
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Sulfoxides
  • Water

Substances

  • Metal-Organic Frameworks
  • Metals
  • Sulfoxides
  • Water