PATENT

3227.  SATO, T. (Nippon Fats & Oils Co.).  [Fatty Acid From the Oxidation Of Paraffin Hydrocarbon.]  Japanese Patent 4,375 (1951), Aug. 8, 1952.  Chem. Abs. vol. 47, 1953, p. 2473.

In the oxidation of paraffin hydrocarbons, Mn soap is used as a main catalyst, with either SiO₂ or Al₂O₃ gel, SiO₂—Al₂O₃ gel, or other silicate gels, 1 or more, as a catalyst promoter.