fragrances 2.6 Flashcards
1
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essential oils
A
are volatile, non water soluble, concentrated extracts of the aroma compounds from plants
2
Q
what are essential oils used in
A
perfumes, cosmetics, cleaning products and flavourings
3
Q
what are the main compounds in essential oils
A
terpenes
4
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terpenes
A
are unsaturated compounds formed by joining units of 2-methylbuta-1,3-diene or isoprene