Abstract: The invention is related to a process for preparation of a molding composition, the process comprising a1) preparing a mixture, the mixture comprising an at least bidentate organic compound or a salt thereof, a metal salt and a solvent, wherein the solvent comprises 25% to 60% by volume of an alcohol, selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, n-propanol and isopropanol, and 40% to 75% by volume of water, and a2) producing the molding composition, the molding composition comprising at least a metal-organic framework material and the solvent, wherein the at least bidentate organic compound or a salt thereof and the metal salt react to the metal-organic framework material. The invention is further related to a process for production of shaped bodies.