Synthesis of metal--containing aluminophosphates with layered structure

Abstract

Disclosed is a novel process for the synthesis of a metal-containing aluminophosphate having a layered structure and novel optically active metal-containing aluminophosphates useful as enantio-selective catalysts, which comprises: a) slurring an aluminum source with water; b) adding a phosphorus source and slurring; c) allowing the mixture to stand; d) adding an organic additive; e) allowing the mixture to stand; f) adding a cationic transition metal complex g) heating to 80.degree.-250.degree. C. for 20-180 hours wherein the mole ratio of transition metal complex to organic additive is in the range of 0.1-1.0:1.0.

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