ForwordIntroductionThe Structure of MatterCarbon 1-HydrocarbonsCarbon 2-HeteroatomsStates of MatterSeparation and PurificationAnalysisChemical ReactivityChemistry and Perfume 1: Acid/Base ReactionsChemistry and Perfume 1: Oxidation and Reduction ReactionsPerfume StructureChemistry in Consumer GoodsChemistry of Living OrganismsThe Mechanism of OlfactionNatural Fragrance IngredientsSynthetic Fragrance IngredientsSustainability & Quality ControlChemical InformationAnswersGlossaryIndex
Dr. Charles Sell, PhD, has recently retired from Givaudan after thirty-six years in the fragrance industry. His work has covered all aspects of synthetic organic chemistry as applied to the fragrance industry, from discovery of novel materials through process R&D to improvement of established chemical manufacturing processes. His interest in the design of novel fragrance ingredients, coupled with a long-standing interest in the chemistry of living organisms, led to a deepened investigation into olfaction.