A novel, magnetically recoverable porphyrin catalyst has been prepared by the coordinative anchoring of the [Mn(Br 2 TPP)OAc] complex on silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles (Fe 3 O 4 @SiO 2 , SMNP) through an amine functionality. The heterogeneous catalyst was characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, transmision electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and FTIR spectroscopy. The catalyst loading on the magnetic support was determined by thermogravimetric (TG) analysis and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy. The catalyst nanoparticles were estimated to have a diameter of less than 10 nm. The TG curve demonstrated that the nanocatalyst was thermally stable up to almost 350°C, exhibiting high thermostability. The epoxidation of olefins and the oxidation of satu-[a]