Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Description
Examine the major chemical families of odorant molecules from both a chemical and olfactory perspective.
Acquire fundamental knowledge in the field of industrial synthesis and hemisynthesis of odorant molecules, their olfactory characteristics, and their applications in the aromatic industry and/or perfumery
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Objectives
Olfactory and chemical knowledge of the main aromatic raw materials used on an industrial scale.
Class Hours
- Chemistry of Synthetic Odor Molecules 2 - TutorialTutorials8 hours
- Chemistry of Synthetic Odor Molecules 2 - LectureLecture12 hours
Mandatory Prerequisites
Master's 1 in ICAP A&P or equivalent degree
Knowledge Assessment
70% Final Exam (2 sessions), 30% Continuous Assessment
Course Outline
Course:
Properties and methods of producing molecules that contain an aromatic ring in their structure and belong to the following families:
- Simple aromatic molecules: alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, acids, esters.
- Phenols and derivatives containing alcohol, aldehyde, ketone, and ester groups.
TD: Learning reference points.
Additional Information
Administrative contact(s):
Master's in Chemistry Office
https://master-chimie.edu.umontpellier.fr/