The chemistry and biology of volatiles

The Chemistry and Biology of Volatiles takes an interdisciplinary approach to volatile molecules. Review-style introductions to the main topics in volatile chemistry and biology are provided by international experts, building into a broad overview of this fascinating field

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Herrmann, Andreas (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex ; Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons , c2010
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300 |a xxv, 402 p. :   |b ill. ;   |c 26 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index 
505 0 |a 1. Volatiles - An interdisciplinary approach -- 2. Biosynthesis and emission of isoprene, methylbutanol and other volatile plant isoprenoids -- 3. Analysis of the plant volatile fraction -- 4. Plant volatile signaling: multitrophic interactions in the headspace -- 5. Pheromones in chemical communication -- 6. Use of volatiles in pest control -- 7. Challenges in the synthesis of natural and non-natural volatiles -- 8. The biosynthesis of volatile sulfur flavor compounds -- 9. Thermal generation of aroma-active volatiles in food -- 10. Human olfactory perception -- 11. Perfumery - the wizardry of volatile molecules -- 12. Microencapsulation techniques for food flavor -- 13. Profragrances and properfumes -- 14. Reactions of biogenic volatile organic compounds in the atmosphere 
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