Cool, thanks! I'm thinking I could let a solution of acetic acid, a little H2SO4, and 30% H2O2 sit for 12 hours, add the Mn+2-ammonium sulfate, then wait for the Mn+3 salt to drop out of solution.. Should I replicate what was done in the benzaldehyde patent, by adding the Mn+3 salt to dilute sulfuric before adding the toluene/benzene? Yeah, working with KMnO4/Mn(II)acetate would be easier; Any reasons why Mn(III)acetate wouldn't produce benzaldehyde? Thanks again! Peace!
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