Nanocluster polyoxomolybdate, (NH4)12[Mo36(NO)4O108(H2O)16] as an efficient catalyst in olefins epoxidation

Abstract

In this project, epoxidation of olefins using nanocluster polyoxomolybdate, (NH4)12[Mo36(NO)4O108(H2O)16] in presence of tert- butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) were studied. The reactions were optimized according to the oxidation of cyclooctene through the investigation of the influence factors of epoxidation, such as solvent, amount of catalyst and reaction temperature. High yields and selectivities with high turnover numbers are the advantages of this catalytic system.

Keywords

• nanocluster
• polyoxomolybdate
• olefin epoxidation