Synthesis and characterization of new magnetically recoverable molybdenum nanocatalyst for epoxidation of olefins

► Silica coated magnetite nanoparticles were modified with a Schiff base ligand. ► Next reaction with MoO2(acac)2 afforded magnetically recoverable nanocatalyst. ► The prepared nanocatalyst catalyzed the epoxidation of olefins with TBHP.