First Pre‐Functionalised Polymeric Aromatic Framework from Mononitrotetrakis(iodophenyl)methane and its Applications

Starting from mononitrotetrakis(iodophenyl)methane as monomer, we report the preparation of the first pre‐functionalised porous aromatic frameworks (PAFs) and their application as supports for organometallic catalysts. Neutral coordinate imino‐pyridine Schiff base ( PAF‐NPy ) or chiral bis‐amino ( PAF‐NPro ) ligands were obtained by post‐synthetic treatment of PAF‐NH 2 and treated with copper(I) or rhodium(I) to yield the corresponding supported transition‐metal catalysts. The as‐prepared PAF‐NN‐M catalysts exhibited activity and selectivity similar to that of the corresponding homogeneous catalysts and were easily removed from reaction media and recycled without loss of activity or selectivity.