K.A-6 Fragrances Flashcards
1
Q
What are essential oil’s
A
They are concentrated extracts of the aroma compounds from plants.
2
Q
What is the most common compound found in essential oils
A
Terpenes
3
Q
Are terpenes saturated or unsaturated
A
Saturated
4
Q
What is the result of a terpene being oxidised
A
They become terpenoids and have oxygen containing functional group
5
Q
What are joined together to make terpenes
A
Isoprene
6
Q
What’s the molecular formula of isoprene
A
C5H8n
n is the number of linked isoprene units
7
Q
How are essential oils described as
A
They are described as being volatile and insoluble in water
8
Q
What are essential oils composed of
A
Mixtures of organic compounds
9
Q
How do you find the number of isoprene units in terpene
A
Add up all the carbons and divide by 5
