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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Table of Contents:
  • 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