Oxido-peroxido molybdenum(VI) complexes in catalytic and stoichiometric oxidations

This review mainly discusses the application of oxido-peroxido Molybdenum(VI) complexes as catalysts or mediators in homogeneous or heterogeneous catalytic systems for oxidations of olefins, sulfides, alcohols, alkanes, and amines toward the synthesis of a variety of organic compounds, such as epoxides, sulfoxides, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, alcohols and nitroso compounds.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (87 K)Download as PowerPoint slideHighlights► The catalytic activity of oxido-peroxido Mo(VI) complexes in oxidation reactions was explored. ► H2O2, urea hydrogen peroxide and tert-butyl hydroperoxide as oxidant. ► The catalytic results depend on complex structure and reaction conditions. ► The mechanisms suggested for the oxidation reactions were discussed.