FRAGANCES Flashcards
1
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How are essential oils extracted?
A
To extract essential oils stream distillation is used.
2
Q
Where can essential oils be used?
A
Dentistry Medicine Cleaning Perfume Flavours Cosmetics
3
Q
What are terpenes?
A
Terpenes are unsaturated compounds formed by joining isoprene units.
4
Q
What is one important role terpenes have in biochemistry?
A
In biochemistry steroid hormones are derived from terpenes.
5
Q
What are some common terpenes?
A
Limonene is a cyclic terpene found is citrus fruits. It is made of two isoprene units linked together.
B-Carotene is a linear terpenes found in carrots. It is made from eight isoprene units linked head to tail.
6
Q
What are terpenes mainly responsible for?
A
They are responsible for distinct flavours such as ginger, cloves and cinnamon.
