Fragrances Flashcards
1
Q
Properties of essential oils?
A
Volatile and insoluble in water
2
Q
What are terpenes?
A
Compounds based on isoprene
3
Q
What is (2-methylbuta-1,3-diene) isoprenes general formula?
A
C5H8
4
Q
Name 3 terpenes:
A
Limonene, carvone, myrcene
5
Q
How do you figure out how many isoprene units are in a terpene?
A
Add up all the carbon atoms and divide them by 5
6
Q
What are essential oils?
A
Concentrated extracts if the aroma compounds found in plants
7
Q
Why would you oxidise terpenes?
A
To make compounds that contribute to the flavour and aroma of spices derived from plants
