A SnIV–Porphyrin-Based Metal–Organic Framework for the Selective Photo-Oxygenation of Phenol and Sulfides

A functional tin(IV)–porphyrin derivative was used as a building block to construct a novel 3D porous metal–organic framework (MOF). The MOF is built up from tin(IV)–porphyrin struts linking up Zn atoms and formates joining SnIV centers. The immobilization of the photoactive Sn–porphyrins in the channel walls lets the MOF present remarkable photocatalytic activities for the oxygenation of phenol and sulfides, resulting in excellent yields and remarkable selectivity in heterogeneous phases.