C–C to CC conversion within a supramolecular framework of tetrathiafulvalene: a confinement effect and an oxygen related dehydrogenation†
Abstract
Dehydrogenation of alkanes to generate alkenes is catalyzed by a supramolecular framework of a tetrathiafulvalene derivative under ambient conditions, and a confinement effect of the framework is responsible for the oxidation reaction in the presence of oxygen.