Hydrophilic phase transfer catalyst based on the sulfoacid group and polyoxometalate for the selective oxidation of sulfides in water with hydrogen peroxide

A hybrid catalyst, based on SO3H-fuctionalized quaternary ammonium and polyoxovanadometalate, was synthesized and used for the selective oxidation of sulfides in water at room temperature. The highest turnover numbers (TON) can reach up to 1536. The organic products with high yields can be easily separated and the catalytic system can be used several times with the retention of catalytic activity.