Fundamentals of fragrance chemistry

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This book comprehensively covers the fundamentals of fragrance chemistry, essential for both chemists and aspiring perfumers. It emphasizes the importance of chemists in discovering new aroma chemicals, as highlighted by Ernest Beaux, the creator of Chanel No. 5. The text begins with a simplified introduction to organic chemistry, including separation techniques and analytical methodologies, and discusses the structure of perfume creation in relation to various reactive ingredients in consumer products. Chapters explore the structure of matter, hydrocarbons, heteroatoms, and the three states of matter, along with their conversions. It also addresses separation and purification methods, acid/base reactions, oxidation and reduction reactions, perfume structure, the mechanism of olfaction, and both natural and synthetic fragrance ingredients. The book focuses on organic chemistry aspects crucial to the fragrance industry, providing a complete introduction suitable for non-chemists. It offers innovative perfumers a framework for formulating stable fragrances from a wide array of active ingredients and discusses future trends, sustainability, and quality management concerns. This resource is ideal for students new to the subject and for those already working in the field of fragrance science.