Chemistry of synthetic odor molecules 1

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

Hourly volumes:

CM: 12 p.m.

Practical work: 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. At the end of this course, students will have in-depth knowledge of odor molecules in the monoterpene, sesquiterpene, and aliphatic molecule families.

Organic Chemistry L3

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

Course:

Terpenes and sesquiterpenes as odor molecules

- different families: 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 odor molecules such as alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and esters.

Practical work: Learning about synthetic raw materials

Administrative contact(s):

Master's Program in Chemistry Secretariat

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