Maleic anhydride copolymers as insoluble supports for Co(II) catatysts
have been prepared. The liquid phase catalytic activity of these poly
meric catalysts for the oxidation of paraffins was investigated and co
mpared with that of a homogeneous monomeric analogue Co(NO3)2 + KBr. H
-1 and C-13 NMR spectroscopy was used to provide qualitative informati
on on the oxygenated products.