Abstract:
A catalyst composition which is the reaction product of a monosaccharide, oligosaccharide, polysaccharide or other water soluble polymer containing hydroxyl groups with a permanganate such as potassium permanganate and which has ions other than manganese from periods 4, 5 and/or 6 of the periodic table, boron and/or aluminum incorporated therein. The catalyst is particularly useful for obtaining at least 90 percent oxidation of hydrocarbons.