Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the reduction by hydrogenation, using molecular H2, of a C5-C20 substrate containing one or two aldehydes functional groups into the corresponding alcohol or diol, characterized in that said process is carried out in the presence of —at least one catalyst or pre-catalyst in the form of a ruthenium complex having a coordination sphere of the N2P2O2, wherein the coordinating atoms N2 are provided by a first bidentate ligand, the coordinating atoms P2 are provided by a second bidentate ligand and the coordinating atoms O2 are provided by two non-linear carboxylate ligands; and—optionally of an acidic additive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel terpene synthases. The terpene synthases are capable of synthesising mono-, bi- and/or tri-cyclic sesquiterpenes having a C2-C7 or a C3-C7 bond, starting from an acyclic pyrophosphate terpene precursor, farnesyl-pyrophosphate. Accordingly, for the first time, sesquiterpene synthases catalyzing the cyclisation to the santalene and bergamotene carbon skeleton are disclosed. The present invention further relates to nucleic acid sequences encoding the sesquiterpene synthases and to methods for making terpenoids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new class of compound, ?-decalones with a 2,3,8a-trimethyl substitution, which are valuable perfuming ingredients of the woody type. The present invention also concerns the use of these compounds in the perfumery industry as well as the compositions or articles containing these compounds.

Abstract: 7-Propyl-2H,4H-1,5-benzodioxepin-3-one and its use as perfuming ingredient is described. The said compound develops an aldehyde-type fragrance typical of the aliphatic unsaturated aldehydes of current use in products like soaps, shampoos, detergents for textiles or for multiple purposes, but, contrary to these aldehydes, proved to be completely stable, chemically and olfactively, in aggressive media characteristic of these products.