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Which compound is primarily synthesized using the Perkin reaction with salicylaldehyde and acetic anhydride?

  • Synthetic chemicals
  • Floral absolutes
  • Coumarin (correct)
  • Terpeneless oils

What is the primary purpose of using solvent extraction in the manufacturing process?

  • To recover coumarin from the mixture (correct)
  • To enhance the smell of essential oils
  • To distill pure animal products
  • To create artificial fragrance compounds

Which of the following processing stages is NOT listed in the manufacturing flowchart?

  • Hydrolysis (correct)
  • Pretreatment
  • Synthesis
  • Distillation

What type of materials are used as inputs in the perfume and flavoring materials manufacturing process?

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In which temperature range does the Perkin reaction typically occur for synthesizing coumarin?

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What is the primary function of fixatives in perfume formulations?

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Which of the following substances is not used as a fixative in perfumes?

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What process is used to remove the natural odor of alcohol in perfume-making?

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What type of odor does castor initially possess before processing?

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Which animal secretion is known for having a floral odor after dilution and aging?

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What is the composition of ambergris in terms of ambrein percentage?

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Which of the following statements about musc zibata is true?

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What is the primary characteristic of musk as a fixative?

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Which of the following is considered a hard resin?

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What is the primary solvent used to prepare resinous fixatives?

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Which of the following essential oils is NOT mentioned as having fixative properties?

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Synthetic fixatives generally replace which type of substances?

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What is the characteristic boiling point range for the essential oils mentioned?

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Which compound is considered important and isolated from benzoin?

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An essential oil such as orange flower oil may lose which component during distillation?

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What term is used to describe substances that are volatile and odorous, derived from plants?

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What is the primary industry use of diphenyl oxide?

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What is the first step in synthesizing ionones?

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Which statement about cinnamic aldehyde is correct?

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What is the boiling point range of benzyl benzoate?

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Which chemical process is used to commercially produce benzyl benzoate?

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What is the primary reason essential oils are typically extracted using steam distillation?

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Which of the following classification types does NOT belong to the essential oil compounds?

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What method of extraction is considered more advanced and yields more representative odors compared to maceration?

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Which plant parts are typically used for extracting essential oils?

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Which distillation method is typically used for flowers and grasses?

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Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of essential oils?

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What type of essential oil compound is eugenol classified as?

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Which of the following is NOT a common distillation equipment material used in factory stills?

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What was the value of fragrance shipments in 1981?

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Which of the following best describes the role of fragrances in the cosmetic industry?

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What function do fixatives serve in perfumes?

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Which ingredient is commonly mixed with water to carry and project a perfume's scent?

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Which of the following natural essences is mentioned as difficult and expensive to extract?

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What is the purpose of cooling the solution to -20°C during the extraction process?

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Which component is primarily removed during the absolute extraction process?

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Why are terpenes considered undesirable in essential oils?

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What technique has improved the detection of adulterants in essential oils?

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Which of the following is NOT a common adulterant found in essential oils?

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What is the primary outcome of the de-terpenation process?

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Which of the following is an example of an isolate from essential oils?

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Synthetic and semisynthetic fragrances account for what percentage of fragrances in perfumes?

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Which essential oil is primarily produced from the seeds?

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What is the chief constituent of Eucalyptus oil?

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Which essential oil is produced using the cold pomade method?

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From which part of the plant is Citronella oil primarily extracted?

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Which of the following oils contains Eugenol as a chief constituent?

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What is the main method of production for Cassia oil?

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Which essential oil has Linalool as one of its chief constituents?

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Which essential oil is primarily sourced from Madagascar and has a high content of methyl salicylate?

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What is a significant factor that has influenced the modern perfume industry?

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Which historical figure is known for discovering steam distillation of volatile oils?

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What was the initial use of perfumes in ancient cultures?

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Which of the following statements about the perfume industry is true?

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What was one of the main effects of the Crusaders on the perfume industry?

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What method did earlier perfumers primarily rely on before modern advancements?

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How did the role of perfumers change in modern times compared to earlier practices?

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Which country is prominently noted for the origins of classic perfume making?

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What is a common drawback of the steam distillation process?

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Which statement accurately describes the sponge process of oil extraction?

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What is the main purpose of using volatile solvents in extraction processes?

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In the extraction process using rotary drum apparatus, what is done during the first hour of treatment?

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What factor is NOT important when selecting a solvent for oil extraction?

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Which method is considered the most significant for hand-pressed oil extraction?

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What is the primary purpose of performing oil extraction under vacuum conditions?

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What role does the purified fat/base play in enfleurage?

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Flashcards

What is Prefixation?

The process of removing the natural odor of alcohol by using resins like gum benzoin to create an almost odorless solution.

What is the role of fixatives in perfume?

Fixatives are less volatile substances that retard the evaporation of perfume oils, ensuring a longer-lasting and more complete aroma.

Castoreum

A brownish-orange secretion from beaver glands, used as a fixative in perfume.

Civet

A soft, fatty secretion from civet cats, used as a fixative in perfume.

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Musk

A secretion from male musk deer, used as a fixative in perfume, known for its strong and unique odor.

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Ambergris

A secretion from whales, used as a fixative in perfume, with a musty odor after aging.

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Musc Zibata

A fixative derived from muskrat glands, similar to musk, but stronger and more potent.

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What is the purpose of chemical structures in perfume?

Chemical structures help understand the specific molecules that contribute to the odor of fixatives, such as civetone and muskone.

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Essential Oils

Concentrated, aromatic compounds extracted from plants, often used in fragrances, flavors, and aromatherapy.

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Steam Distillation

A common method of extracting essential oils using steam to vaporize the oil, which is then condensed and collected.

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Expression

A method of extracting essential oils by pressing the plant material, such as citrus peels, to release the oils.

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Enfleurage

A traditional method of extracting essential oils by absorbing the fragrance of flowers into a fatty substance.

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Benzaldehyde

A key constituent of bitter almond oil, known for its strong, bitter almond-like aroma.

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Cinnamic Aldehyde

A major component of cinnamon and cassia essential oils, responsible for their warm, spicy aroma.

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Eugenol

A fragrant compound found in clove, bay, and other essential oils, known for its pungent, spicy aroma.

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Linalool

A floral-smelling compound found in lavender, jasmine, and other essential oils, known for its calming and relaxing properties.

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Coumarin

A synthetic compound used in fragrances, tobacco, and industrial products as a fixative and masking agent.

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Perkin Reaction

A chemical reaction used to synthesize coumarin, involving salicylaldehyde, acetic anhydride, and sodium acetate.

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Solvent Extraction

A technique used to separate and purify coumarin from a reaction mixture by dissolving it in a solvent.

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Distillation

A method for separating components of a mixture by heating them to different boiling points and collecting the vapors separately.

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What are some examples of raw materials used in the production of perfume and flavoring?

Raw materials include purchased essential oils, plant materials, animal products, and purchased materials for resale. These include essential oils, chemicals, floral absolutes, and floral concretes.

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Diphenyl Oxide

A stable compound with a geranium-like odor, used in soap and perfumes. It's a byproduct of phenol production from chlorobenzene and caustic soda.

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Ionones

Compounds with a violet odor, crucial for violet perfumes. Synthesized due to the high cost of natural violet oil, often as a mixture of isomers.

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Benzyl Benzoate

A compound with a mild aromatic odor used in perfumes and flavors. It's naturally present in balsams and can be produced through esterification or Cannizzaro reaction.

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Coumarin-3-carboxylic Acid

An intermediate in the Hassmann-Reimer synthesis, produced at a large scale. It's a key component in many fragrances.

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Concrete

A semi-solid mixture containing essential oil, waxes, resins, and coloring materials obtained after partial solvent removal in essential oil extraction.

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Absolute

The pure essential oil obtained after removing alcohol from an extract, containing the essence of the flower.

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Terpenes

Hydrocarbon compounds found in essential oils, often undesirable because they degrade and affect the final flavor and quality.

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Deterpenation

Process of removing terpenes from essential oils to improve their quality and stability.

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Adulteration

Adding impurities or cheaper substances to essential oils to increase volume or reduce cost.

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Isolates

Pure chemical compounds extracted from essential oils, retaining specific aroma characteristics.

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Synthetic Fragrances

Man-made compounds mimicking natural fragrances, often used in perfumes and flavorings.

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What drives the growth of the fragrance industry?

The rising demand for fragrances, especially men's perfumes, significantly boosted the industry's revenue from $320 million in 1974 to $1800 million in 1981.

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What are the main uses of fragrances besides cosmetics?

Fragrances are utilized to mask, neutralize, and modify unpleasant odors in a range of products, from soaps and detergents to industrial materials and even air conditioning systems.

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What are the key components of a perfume?

Perfumes consist of a blend of fragrant substances dissolved in a solvent (usually alcohol), with fixatives to prolong the scent and prevent rapid evaporation.

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Why are some natural perfume ingredients less popular?

Extracting certain natural essences like lily of the valley, lilac, and violet is either financially unviable or incredibly expensive, leading to their less frequent inclusion in modern perfumes.

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What is the role of synthetic ingredients in perfumes?

Modern perfumes often combine natural and synthetic ingredients to achieve a balance of quality and cost-effectiveness. While they may lack the nuanced complexity of all-natural blends, they offer a more accessible and often more affordable option.

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Essential Oils: Solubility

Essential oils are mainly insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. This means they don't mix with water but dissolve in oily substances.

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Essential Oil Composition

Essential oils are complex mixtures of various chemical compounds, including esters, alcohols, aldehydes, acids, phenols, ketones, ethers, lactones and terpenes.

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Essential Oil Properties

Essential oils have unique properties like refractive index and optical activity, which vary depending on their composition.

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Essential Oil Extraction: Expression

Expression is a method of extracting essential oils by pressing the plant material, like citrus peels, to release the oils.

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Essential Oil Extraction: Steam Distillation

Steam distillation is a common method of extracting essential oils by using steam to vaporize the oil, which is then condensed and collected.

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Essential Oil Extraction: Solvent Extraction

Solvent extraction is a more advanced method of extracting essential oils by using volatile solvents to dissolve and isolate the oil from the plant material.

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Essential Oil Sources

Essential oils can be found in various plant parts, including buds, flowers, leaves, bark, stems, fruits, seeds, wood, roots, and rhizomes.

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Still Design for Distillation

Distillation stills used in factories are often large, made of copper or stainless steel, and equipped with condensers and separators to separate the oily layer from the aqueous layer.

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Resinous Fixatives

Natural exudates from plants used to fix fragrances, including resins, balsams, and oleoresins.

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Labdanum

A soft, sticky resin from a type of rockrose shrub, important for creating an ambery, animalic scent.

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Benzoin

A hard resin with a sweet, vanilla-like aroma, often used for incense and perfumes.

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Essential-Oil Fixatives

Certain essential oils with high boiling points used to fix fragrances due to their long-lasting aroma.

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Synthetic Fixatives

Man-made compounds that mimic the properties of natural fixatives, often used to extend the lifespan of perfumes.

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Synthetic or Semisynthetic Chemicals

Man-made compounds created to mimic natural fragrances or provide unique scents.

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Perfume's Evolution

The perfume industry shifted from traditional apprenticeship-based methods to modern, science-driven processes, emphasizing consumer preferences and synthetic chemistry.

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What drives modern fragrance creation?

Factors like wider availability of raw materials, rising demand, innovative packaging, expanded distribution, and men's grooming trends shape modern fragrance design.

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Perfume's etymology

Perfume originates from the Latin word "perfumare" and was initially used for incense in ancient Egypt.

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Traditional fragrance extraction

Early methods involved steeping spices and flowers in fats or oils to preserve and concentrate their fragrance, creating ointments and unguents.

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Avicenna's contribution

The Arabian physician Avicenna introduced steam distillation, a breakthrough in fragrance extraction that allowed him to extract flower essences.

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Perfume's journey to Europe

Crusaders brought the ancient art of fragrance extraction and its related techniques and materials to Europe, influencing perfume making in the West.

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French perfume legacy

Many modern perfumes still originate from France, with historical figures like René, perfumer to Catherine de' Medici, contributing to the art and science of perfume.

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Classic colognes

Classic colognes have a history exceeding two hundred years, reflecting the long-standing appeal of these refreshing fragrances.

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Volatile Solvent Extraction

Extracting essential oils by dissolving them in a solvent with specific properties: selectivity, low boiling point, chemical inertness, complete evaporation, low cost, and non-flammability.

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Counter-Current Principle

A technique used in rotary extraction where fresh solvent is pumped to the final compartment, while the most exhausted solvent is pumped to the first compartment, flowing in opposite directions.

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Rotary Process

A method for extracting essential oils by rotating drums partially filled with flowers and solvent. The process involves multiple washes with fresh, used, and twice-used solvent.

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Petroleum Ether

A common and effective solvent used in volatile solvent extraction, known for its selectivity and low boiling point.

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Study Notes

Chemical Process Industry

  • Solvents are used not to irritate the human skin, and the slight natural odor of the alcohol is removed by deodorizing or "pre-fixation" of the alcohol
  • This is accomplished by adding a small amount of gum benzoin or other resins to the alcohol and allowing it to mature for a week or two.
  • The result is an almost odorless alcohol
  • In an ordinary solution of perfume substances in alcohol, the more volatile materials evaporate first, and the odor of the perfume consists of a series of impressions rather than the desired ensemble.
  • To obviate this difficulty, a fixative is added.
  • Fixatives may be defined as substances which retard and even up the rate of evaporation of the various odoriferous constituents.
  • Types of fixatives include animal fixatives, essential oils, and synthetic chemicals.
  • Fixatives are not necessarily contributing to the main fragrance of the finished product, if they do contribute, they must blend with the other constituents.

Animal Fixatives

  • Of all animal products, castor or castoreum (a brownish orange exudate from the perineal glands of the beaver is employed in the greatest quantity).
  • Benzyl alcohol, acetophenone, l-borнеоl, and castorin (a volatile resinous component of unknown structure)
  • Civet, found in countries like Ethiopia, is a soft, fatty secretion of the perineal glands of civet cats.
  • The crude civet is disagreeable in odor, but on dilution and aging, the skatole odor disappears, and a sweet and somewhat floral odor of civetone, a cyclic ketone, appears.

Musk

  • Musk is the dried secretion of the prepucial glands of the male musk deer, containing a cyclic ketone muskone.
  • Musk is useful, even when diluted, in perfumes due to its own odor.
  • Ambergris, the least used of the animal fixatives, is a secretion from certain whales.
  • It is composed of 80 to 85% ambrein, (triterpenic tricylic alcohol), resembling cholesterol.
  • The odor of the tincture is decidedly musty and has great fixative powers.
  • Musk zibata is a new animal fixative derived from the Louisiana muskrat.

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Test your knowledge on the synthesis and formulation processes in the perfume and flavoring materials industry. This quiz covers key concepts including the Perkin reaction, solvent extraction, and the roles of various ingredients in perfume creation.

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