Unit 2 Fragrances & Skin Care Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Essential oils
A
Extracts of volatile oil-soluble aroma compounds from plants. Mixture of different compounds. Volatile
2
Q
Unsaturated compound formed by joining isoprene
A
Terpenes
3
Q
2-methylbuta-1,3-diene
A
Isoprene (5 carbons)
4
Q
UV radiation
A
High energy forms of light
5
Q
3 types of radiation
A
Infrared- Heat
Visible light- Sunlight
UV- Can cause chemical reactions
6
Q
Free radicals
A
Atom or molecule that are highly reactive due to the presence of unpaired electrons
7
Q
Free radical scavangers
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Molecules that react with free radicals to form stable molecules (Vitamin C)
