Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Description
- International Market for Natural Aromatic Raw Materials, Major Producers
- Major Fragrance Families
- Study of natural aromatic raw materials: chemical and olfactory characteristics
- Testing of essential oils in accordance with AFNOR standards
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Objectives
Knowledge of the international market for essential oils, their chemical and olfactory classification, and their standardization.
Hands-on training: Application of AFNOR standards for the characterization of commercial essential oils.
Class Hours
- Natural Aromatic Raw Materials: Control and Applications - LabLaboratory Work8 hours
- Natural Aromatic Raw Materials: Control and Applications - LectureLecture12 hours
Mandatory Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of organic chemistry
Knowledge Assessment
Assessments: 60% Final Exam (2 sessions), 40% Lab Report (written)
Course Outline
Introduction: What Is a Natural Ingredient? The Global Market
Description of natural ingredients belonging to the main fragrance families: citrus, aromatic (woody, anise, and minty), floral, spicy…
Testing of Essential Oils in Accordance with AFNOR Standards
Additional Information
Administrative contact(s):
Master's in Chemistry Office
https://master-chimie.edu.umontpellier.fr/