| abstract |
The present invention relates to processes for the reduction by hydrogenation, using molecular H 2 , of a C 5 -C 20 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 N 2 P 2 O 2 , wherein the coordinating atoms N 2 are provided by a first bidentate ligand, the coordinating atoms P 2 are provided by a second bidentate ligand and the coordinating atoms O 2 are provided by two non-linear carboxylate ligands; and - optionally of an acidic additive. |