Analytical Techniques Used in the Fragrance Industry

Steam distillation is used in the laboratory if it is important to replicate the commercial process or to release all the volatile oils from deep within seeds, dried fruits or woody materials. 

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In this chapter we follow the analytical work that might be carried out on some natural products to answer a typical enquiry from creative perfumery. In the second section we explore the different analytical techniques used in the fragrance industry, concentrating on their application to natural product analysis and the way in which they are used to provide the creative perfumer with information. Many analytical techniques also fulfil other roles in the fragrance industry. These roles are mentioned when discussing the techniques individually. 

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