Understanding Fragrance Chemistry concentrates on the aspects of organic chemistry that are of particular importance to the fragrance industry.

Topics include:

• The structure of matter
• Organic molecules
• Chemical reactivity
• Acid/base reactions
• Oxidation and reduction reactions
• Perfume structure
• Chemistry in consumer goods
• The biological way we detect odors
• How nature makes fragrant molecules And much more!

Each chapter has review questions which allow readers to check their understanding of the content, and glossaries are provided where appropriate. A chapter on chemical information and a bibliography will help those who want to read more on any of the subjects covered.

Contents

1. The Structure of Matter
2. Carbon 1-Hydrocarbons
3. Carbon 2-Heteroatoms
4. States of Matter
5. Separation and Purification
6. Analysis
7. Chemical Reactivity
8. Chemistry and Perfume 1: Acid/Base Reactions
9. Chemistry and Perfume 1: Oxidation and Reduction Reactions
10. Perfume Structure
11. Chemistry in Consumer Goods
12. Chemistry of Living Organisms
13. The Mechanism of Olfaction
14. Natural Fragrance Ingredients
15. Synthetic Fragrance Ingredients
16. Chemical Information

Index

Also available:
Understanding Frangrance Chemistry Workbook and Study Guide

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