Chemistry of Synthetic Odor Molecules 1

Fragrance molecules are the raw materials needed to create a perfume. This course unit provides the necessary fundamentals in this field to any student pursuing a degree in fragrance and flavor engineering.

Hourly volumes*:

CM: 12:00 p.m.

Practical training: 8 hours

The objective of this module is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of odor molecules, with a particular focus on describing the production pathways of the main families of natural and synthetic odor molecules. By the end of this course unit, students will have in-depth knowledge of odor molecules in the monoterpene, sesquiterpene, and aliphatic families.

Organic Chemistry, Junior Year

60% Final Exam (2 sessions), 40% Fieldwork (written)

Course:

Terpenes and sesquiterpenes as odor-producing molecules

- various classes: hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters

- production methods: synthesis / extraction / biotechnological processes

Aliphatic molecules:

Properties and production methods of families of non-terpene aliphatic odorant molecules, such as alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and esters.

Hands-On Work: Learning About Synthetic Raw Materials

Administrative contact(s):

Master's in Chemistry Office

https://master-chimie.edu.umontpellier.fr/