This unique book gives an insider view of "mixing molecules" from behind the portals of modern-day alchemy. It will be enjoyed by chemists and marketeers at all levels.
Reviews from the 1st Edition ...
"very readable as well as being educational. Highly recommended!"
Organic Process Research and Development Vol 4 No 1 2000 p 60
Reviews from the 1st Edition ...
"very readable as well as being educational. Highly recommended!"
Organic Process Research and Development Vol 4 No 1 2000 p 60
The chemistry of fragrances. From perfumer to consumer
Charles Sell (ed)
Cambridge, UK; Royal Society of Chemistry ] 2006 ] 336pp ] ISBN 0854048243
Reviewed by David Chamberlin
... a good insight into the perfume industry
This book is unashamedly chemical, written by and for chemists. It is multi-authored, but all the contributors are currently or were previously employed by the same company, Quest International, giving a cohesive approach to the content. The editor, Charles Sell, welds the various chapters together to give a good insight into the perfume industry.
After an introduction on the history of perfumes and fragrances and on perfumery materials from natural plant sources, the longest chapter of the book covers the chemical synthesis of perfume ingredients, especially terpenoid ones. The industrial syntheses developed by the various companies in the fragrance business are well described in chemical and economic terms and accompanied by reaction sequences.
The rest of the book shows how these basic ingredients produced by the chemist are used to develop fragrance products through formulation, and outlines all the other issues that the industry has to consider such as fragrance perception, fragrance performance, stability testing, biodegradability, safety and toxicology.
A final section deals with the future search for new fragrance ingredients which the authors claim will involve chemists using their synthetic skills, inspired by nature, and aided by computers.
A sniff page isincluded, the scent of which lasts long enough for the reader to finish the book in a cloud of lavender.
Chemistry World 3, #12, 63, Dec 2006
Reviews from the 1st Edition ...
"very readable as well as being educational. Highly recommended!"
Organic Process Research and Development Vol 4 No 1 2000 p 60
The chemistry of fragrances. From perfumer to consumer
Charles Sell (ed)
Cambridge, UK; Royal Society of Chemistry - 2006 - 336pp - ISBN 0854048243
Reviewed by David Chamberlin
... a good insight into the perfume industry
This book is unashamedly chemical, written by and for chemists. It is multi-authored, but all the contributors are currently or were previously employed by the same company, Quest International, giving a cohesive approach to the content. The editor, Charles Sell, welds the various chapters together to give a good insight into the perfume industry.
After an introduction on the history of perfumes and fragrances and on perfumery materials from natural plant sources, the longest chapter of the book covers the chemical synthesis of perfume ingredients, especially terpenoid ones. The in
The authors are able to demonstrate that the chemistry of such tiny fragrant molecules can be very fascinating.....the book is a must for anyone with an interest in fragrances. It is simply fascinating!!
