| abstract |
In accordance with the invention, there is provided a novel catalyst composition comprising MoVGaPdNbXY, wherein X comprises La, Te, Ge, Zn, In, or W; and Y comprises Al or Si; wherein Mo, V, Ga, Pd, Nb, La, Te, Ge, Zn, In, W, Al, or Si are optionally present in combination with oxygen; wherein the catalyst does not comprise an additional element that acts as a catalyst in the conversion of a propylene to the product. Also, disclosed is a method for the conversion of a propylene to a carboxylic acid moiety by contacting the propylene with the disclosed catalyst. |