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Abstract
In this research work, we have designed and introduced [Zr-UiO-66-CO2H]Br as a versatile heterogeneous acid catalyst for the ring-opening of epoxides through SN1 and/or SN2 type mechanisms. In addition, the appropriate method for designing an active and efficient Bronsted acid site in metal-organic frameworks is discussed. [Zr-UiO-66-CO2H]Br was applied for the preparation of α-aryloxy alcohols by the condensation reaction of various epoxides with phenol or thiophenols under mild and green conditions.
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Funding
We thank Bu-Ali Sina University and Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) [grant number: 98001912] for financial support to our research group.