fragrances 2.6 Flashcards

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essential oils

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

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what are essential oils used in

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perfumes, cosmetics, cleaning products and flavourings

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what are the main compounds in essential oils

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terpenes

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terpenes

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are unsaturated compounds formed by joining units of 2-methylbuta-1,3-diene or isoprene

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