Tandem Synthesis of Photoactive Benzodifuran Moieties in the Formation of Microporous Organic Networks.

Tiny pores: Benzodifuran moieties were introduced into microporous organic networks (MONs) through a tandem process consisting of Sonogashira coupling of 1,3,5‐triethynylbenzene and 2,5‐diiodo‐1,4‐hydroquinone and intramolecular cyclization. The resultant benzodifuran‐containing MON showed promising photocatalytic activities in the oxidative conversion of primary amines into imines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]