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Fragrances Flashcards

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What are essential oils?

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They are concentrated extracts of the volatile, non-water soluble aroma compounds from plants.

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What are terpenes?

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They are unsaturated compounds formed by the addition reaction of isoprene units.

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What is the name of isoprene?

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2-methylbuta-1,3-diene

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How do you find the number of isoprene units in a fragrance?

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Divide the number of carbon atoms by 5

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