Resumen de Using Flavor Chemistry To Design and Synthesize Artificial Scents and Flavors
Jessica Epstein, Michael Castaldi, Grishma Patel, Peter Telidecki, Kevin Karakkatt
In this project for the organic chemistry laboratory, we bring together and expand upon two classic undergraduate organic chemistry experiments to create a flavor chemistry unit in which students design and develop a novel smelling product. The scents are derived from a synthetic angle, utilizing an expanded ester synthesis, and from a natural products angle by the isolation of fragrance molecules from natural materials using classic extraction techniques. Students are given an overview of flavor chemistry, and each group designs a novel product: a scented soap or candle. The project culminates in an oral presentation and a written report that is submitted in a journal style format for grading.
