A Fragrant Introduction to Terpenoid Chemistry By Charles Sell (Givaudan)

A Fragrant Introduction to Terpenoid Chemistry
By Charles Sell (Givaudan)

Paperback, Published by  Royal Society of Chemistry, UK

Description

Terpenoids play an important part in all our lives, from Vitamin A and hormones to perfumes and pharmaceuticals. This book provides an introduction to terpenoid chemistry.

Terpenoids play an important part in all our lives, from Vitamin A and hormones to perfumes and pharmaceuticals. This book provides an introduction to terpenoid chemistry, concentrating on the lower terpenoids, but the basic principles taught are also the foundation for the chemistry of the higher terpenoids. Coverage includes: the biogenesis of terpenoids; some of the history of the field; the principles of structural determination; and the importance of stereochemistry and stereoselective synthesis. Carbocation chemistry is introduced, as are the principles of total and partial synthesis. Finally, industrial chemistry (both discovery chemistry and chemical process development) is discussed, using the volatile terpenoids of perfumery to illustrate basic concepts. Ideal as both an introduction to terpenoid chemistry and as a refresher course, A Fragrant Introduction to Terpenoid Chemistry, with its real-life problems and appreciation of the relevance of chemistry to everyday life, will prove invaluable to students, lecturers and industrialists alike.



Table of Contents :

Chapter 1 : Background
Chapter 2 : Biosynthesis
Chapter 3 : Linear and Monocyclic Monoterpenoids
Chapter 4 : Menthol and Carvone
Chapter 5 : Bicyclic Monoterpenoids
Chapter 6 : Precious Woods
Chapter 7 : Other Woody Odorants
Chapter 8 : Degradation Products
Chapter 9 : Commercial Production of Terpenoids
Chapter 10 : Discovery and Desiogn of Novel Molecules

Bibliography
Problems
Solution to Problems
Subject Index
Author IndexX