3015. ------. [RUHRCHEMIE A. G.] [Process for Converting Higher Alcohols or Alcohol Mixtures Into the Alkali Salts of Fatty Acids.] German Patent Appl. R 109,564, R 558, filed Mar. 10, 1941 (Cl. IV d-12 o). FIAT Reel K-20, frames 241-245; PB 70,211; TOM Reel 39, bag 3,453, item 1.

A metal of the Fe group, a precious metal, or Cu is used as catalyst at 9-11 atm. and 315°-325°. This treatment applies to alcohol mixtures obtained by catalytic addition of water gas to olefins.