Tetra-coordinated Mo(V)4c species promoted highly selective oxidation of methanol under mild conditions

Key Points

• Selective oxidation of methanol was achieved under mild conditions, demonstrating improved efficiency.
• The novel tetra-coordinated Mo(V)4c species achieved a high selectivity rate of over 90% in targeted reactions.
• Assessment using experimental catalysis confirmed the effectiveness of the Mo(V)4c species in oxidation reactions.
• This study supports the use of Mo(V)4c for green chemistry applications but highlights the need for real-world testing.