G}nther Ohloff supplies the researcher and practitioner in
the field with fascinating ideas and introduces the
interested layman to the fascinating world of fragrance,
scent, and perfumes. His book presents a complete and highly
up-to-date survey of the molecular basis of odor and scents
and of the specific structure-activity relationships
between fragrances and their receptors. It also covers to a
wide extent neurophysiological aspects of olfaction.
The author also describes the methods employed in the
chemical synthesis of fragrances and the chemical
modification of flavour and fragrance materials of natural
origin. The book is completed by a description of 25
fragrances of plant and animal origin.
From the contents: The Chemical Senses - Structure-Odor
Relations - Quantitative OdorPerception - Description and
Classification of Odor Impression - Odorants from Natural
Starting Materials - Odorants from Petrochemical Starting
Materials - Violet Odorants and Rose Ketones - Essential
Oils -Animalic Compounds as Odorants.
Günther Ohloff supplies the researcher and practitioner in the field with fascinating ideas and introduces the interested layman to the world of fragrance, scent, and perfumes. His book presents a complete and highly up-to-date survey of the molecular basis of odor and scents and of the specific structure-activity relationships between fragrances and their receptors.
Günther Ohloff
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