619a.    COLTEN, O. A., AND JONNARD, A.  Aliphatic Chemicals.  Advances Chem. Ser. 5, 1951, p. 287-298; Chem. Abs., vol. 45, 1951, p. 10,560.

       Developments of the past 25 yr. are reviewed.  Among the more recent developments are the direct oxidation of hydrocarbons to produce aldehydes, acids and alcohols; partial combustion of CH₄ to produce C₂H₂; and the Fischer-Tropsch and Oxo synthesis to yield oxygenated chemicals.

       COMAFORD, D. J.  See abs. 1195.