Hydrogenation processes in the synthesis of perfumery ingredients

Accounts of Chemical Research

Volumn 40, Issue 12, 2007, Pages 1309-1319

  Saudan, Lionel A ^a  

^a Analysis and Perception Department   (Switzerland)

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EID: 38049087010     PISSN: 00014842     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1021/ar700140m     Document Type: Review

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