Unit 2 Fragrances Flashcards
1
Q
Where essential oils come from, how, where are they used?
A
Are extracted from fruits and plants
Process called steam distillation
Used in perfumes, deodorants, skincare
2
Q
What are terpenes?
A
Most common family of compounds found in essential oils
3
Q
How are terepens formed?
A
By joining together multiple isoprene units
4
Q
What are isoprene units?
A
2-methylbuta-1-3-diene
Unsaturated
5
Q
What can terapens undergo and why?
A
Oxidised
To change properties(fragrance) of the terpene
Increase the o-h ratio
6
Q
Essential oils are volatile what does this mean?
A
Low boiling point,easy to evaporate, becomes gas easy
