Understanding Fragrance Chemistry

Download or read book Understanding Fragrance Chemistry written by Charles Sell and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.