<p>Developing the novel green routes for synthesis of important aluminosilicate zeolites is of significant for theoretical research and practical application. In this work, MCM-22 zeolite with MWW-topology was synthesized through seed-assisted interzeolite transformation from FAU zeolite without using additional organic template. The key influence factor to the synthesis process was investigated and the zeolite products were characterized by a series of modern techniques. It has been shown that not only the presence of MCM-22 seed, but also the appropriate SiO₂/Al₂O₃ and Na₂O/SiO₂ molar ratio of starting synthesis gel with were crucial to synthesize pure MWW zeolite. The hexamethyleneimine template occluded in seed also played a key role in successful interzeolite transformation, but did not participate structure-directing of MWW product. Although the zeolite synthesized by interzeolite transformation showed lower surface area and pore volume compared with MCM-22 zeolite prepared by conventional route, the Pt modified sample exhibited promising catalytic performance in hydroisomerization of <i>n</i>-heptane.</p> Graphical Abstract <p></p>