Comparison of the catalytic activity of Cu@EDTAD-PMO (1) with other reported catalysts for the synthesis of 2-benzylidenemalononitrile (2a).

Entry	Catalyst	Catalyst loading	Oxidant	Temperature (°C)	Time (h)	Yield (%)	References
1	Cu3TATAT MOF	8 mol%	TEMPO	75	12	90	82
2	Au@MIL-53(NH2)	(1.0 mol% of Au)	O2	100	13	99	83
3	Cs–Pr–Me–Cu(ii)–Fe3O4	20 mg	TBHP	r.t	8	87	63
4	Fe3O4@SiO2@PEI@Ru(OH)x	100 mg	O2	110	22	91	84
5	Cu@EDTAD-PMO (1)	20 mg (4.2 mol%)	TBHP	50	6	95	This work