The synthesis of heterogenous Co‐MOFs and application in the catalytic hydrosilylation of alkenes

Hydrosilylation employing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as the catalyst are promising because of their high catalytic reactivity and sustainability of heterogeneous catalyst. A highly simple and efficient method for the hydrosilylation of olefins catalyzed by an air-stable MOF-cobalt catalysts is developed. This approach is featured by 0.1% of Co-MOFs catalyst with excellent reactivity, recyclability, and good functional group tolerance. The Co-MOFs can catalyze hydrosilylation of styrene or its derivatives with Ph2SiH2 in the presence of NaBHEt3. Moreover, the catalysts we developed show excellent stability, and the activity is not significantly reduced after repeating the cycle for five times.