Fragrances Flashcards
1
Q
Fragrances can be due to?
A
Essential oils In plants
2
Q
Different methods can be used to?
A
Extract oils from plants
3
Q
Essential oils contain?
A
Terpenes
4
Q
Terpenes are molecules based on?
A
Isoprene units joined together
5
Q
What is the systemic name for isoprene?
A
2-Methylbuta-1,3-diene
6
Q
The term terpenes is used to include?
A
Compounds containing different functional groups
7
Q
What is the oxidation of terpenes in plants responsible for?
A
The aroma of many spices