PATENT

2910. -----.[RUHRCHEMIE, A.G.] [Fatty Acids From Carbon Monoxide Hydrogenation Products.]  Belgian Patent, 440,117, Aug. 23, 1941;  appl. filed Dec. 23, 1940. Chem. Zentralb., 1942, I. p. 1054.

CO is so hydrogenated that as far as possible aliphatic hydrocarbons boiling >200° are obtained.  These are separated into fractions 180°-300°.  These mixtures are treated with water gas and converted through oxidation into fatty acids.