Fragrances Flashcards
1
Q
What are essential oils?
A
They are concentrated extracts of the volatile, non-water soluble aroma compounds from plants.
2
Q
What are terpenes?
A
They are unsaturated compounds formed by the addition reaction of isoprene units.
3
Q
What is the name of isoprene?
A
2-methylbuta-1,3-diene
4
Q
How do you find the number of isoprene units in a fragrance?
A
Divide the number of carbon atoms by 5