PATENT

3239.  SCHALCH, J.  (Van Schaack Bros. Chemical Works).  Reaction of olefins With Carbon Monoxide.  united States Patent 1,973,662, Sept. 11, 1934.  Chem. Abs., vol. 28, 1934, p. 6723.

In forming O-containing derivatives, an aliphatic hydrocarbon containing a double bone, such as olefinic  material from oil cracking, is caused to react at an elevated temperature, suitably about 130°, and under sufficient pressure to maintain a liquid phase, with CO, in contact with finely divided Ni..