Simple synthesis of the novel Cu‐MOF catalysts for the selective alcohol oxidation and the oxidative cross‐coupling of amines and alcohols

A novel porous metal–organic framework {Cu 2 (bbda) 0.5 (Hbbda) 1.5 (OAc) 1.5 .8H 2 O} (UoB‐5) was synthesized under ultrasound irradiation by employing a new Schiff base ligand H 2 bbda (4,4′(1,4‐phenylene bis (azanylylidene)) bis (methanylylidene))dibenzoic acid) and was fully characterized. The microporous nature of UoB‐5 was confirmed by gas‐sorption measurements. This framework acted as a highly effective heterogeneous catalyst for the...