PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF ALDEHYDES AND THEIR DERIVATIVES AND CATALYST FOR SELECTIVE REDUCTION OF CARBOXYLIC DERIVATIVES TO ALDEHYDES

摘要

A composition for use as a reduction catalyst, comprising a support consisting of at least one oxide selected from oxides that are inert or inertable with respect to the reaction mixture, and a phase at least partially covering said support and at least partially comprising an intermetallic ruthenium-tin compound Ru3Sn7. The composition is useful for organic synthesis.