| abstract |
In accordance with the present invention, including MoVGaPdNbXY where X includes La, Te, Ge, Zn, In, or W, Y includes Al or Si, Mo, V, Ga, Pd, Nb, La, Te, Ge, Zn, In, W, Al, or Si presents a novel catalyst composition that exists in combination with oxygen as required. This catalyst does not contain any additional elements that act as a catalyst to convert propylene to product. Further disclosed is a process for converting propylene to a product containing carboxylic acid groups by contacting propylene with the catalyst of the present invention. |