Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a hydroperoxy alcohol-type compound, or a 1,2,4-trioxane compound thereof, as an antimicrobial agent, making it possible for it to be used in various applications and in particular as a preservative and/or to improve the antimicrobial properties of at least one preservative, to modulate the skin microbiota, in the treatment or prevention of diseases affecting the skin, the mucous membrane and/or skin appendages or even to cleanse, sanitise, disinfect and/or sterilise a surface other than the skin, skin appendages and mucous membranes, in particular a hard surface or a textile. It also relates to a composition comprising such a compound. In addition to its antimicrobial properties, the aforementioned compound has good safety and emollient properties, making it particularly suitable for cosmetic use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing hydroperoxy alcohols using hydrogen peroxide as an oxidant in a solvent selected from water-soluble carboxylic acids, in the presence of a metallic mixed oxide heterogeneous catalyst. It also pertains to the use of this catalyst in the synthesis of hydroperoxy alcohols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for synthesizing hydroperoxy alcohols by perhydrolysis of epoxides, using an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide, in the presence of a catalyst consisting of phosphotungstic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for oxidative cleavage of a substrate consisting of at least one functionalised or non-functionalised linear olefin, in particular a mono- or polyunsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid, or one of the esters thereof, or at least one non-functionalised cyclic olefin, using hydrogen peroxide, in the presence of a metal catalyst which consists of at least one onium halooxodiperoxometallate. It also relates to a novel catalyst consisting of a specific onium halooxodiperoxometallate which can be used, in particular, in said method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for synthesizing hydroperoxy alcohols by perhydrolysis of epoxides, using an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide, in the presence of a catalyst consisting of phosphotungstic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the polymerization of cycloolefins by ring-opening metathesis. The reaction is carried out in the presence of at least one particular catalyst, selected from the ruthenium alkylidene complexes comprising at least one 1-aryl-3-cycloalkyl-imidazolin-2-ylidene ligand and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to a kit for implementing this method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the polymerization of cycloolefins by ring-opening metathesis. The reaction is carried out in the presence of at least one particular catalyst, selected from the ruthenium alkylidene complexes comprising at least one 1-aryl-3-cycloalkyl-imidazolin-2-ylidene ligand and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to a kit for implementing this method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a compound of formula (I), wherein n is an integer from 1 to 21, said method comprises reacting a light olefin fraction, in the presence of a metathesis catalyst, with a compound having from 10 to 24 carbon atoms, of the following formula (II): wherein, n is an integer from 1 to 21, R corresponds to a hydrogen atom or an alkyl or alkenyl chain from 1 to 20 carbon atoms optionally substituted by at least one hydroxyl group, said compound of formula (II) being used alone or in a mixture of compounds of formula (II).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a compound of formula (I), wherein n is an integer from 1 to 21, said method comprises reacting a light olefin fraction, in the presence of a metathesis catalyst, with a compound having from 10 to 24 carbon atoms, of the following formula (II): wherein, n is an integer from 1 to 21, R corresponds to a hydrogen atom or an alkyl or alkenyl chain from 1 to 20 carbon atoms optionally substituted by at least one hydroxyl group, said compound of formula (II) being used alone or in a mixture of compounds of formula (II).

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalytically active compounds of the general formula (1) that are highly tunable, as well as to a method of their preparation and their use in any type metathesis reaction. The new compounds of the present invention comprise activation sites that allow for specific catalyst design. Particularly, side chains and ligands allow efficient activity and specificity control of the catalysts of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalytically active compounds of the general formula (1) that are highly tunable, as well as to a method of their preparation and their use in any type metathesis reaction. The new compounds of the present invention comprise activation sites that allow for specific catalyst design. Particularly, side chains and ligands allow efficient activity and specificity control of the catalysts of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a terpenoid derivative, the process comprising a metathesis of an olefin and a terpenoid, and to terpenoid derivatives prepared with said process.