Aroma compound
Aroma Compound
An Aroma Compound (pronunciation: /əˈroʊmə ˈkɒmpaʊnd/), also known as an odorant, olfactory stimulant, smell molecule, or fragrance molecule, is a chemical compound that has a smell or odor. These compounds are typically produced by plants and animals, and are often used in the production of perfumes, flavors, and other products that require a specific scent.
Etymology
The term "Aroma Compound" is derived from the Latin word "aroma", meaning "sweet odor", and the English word "compound", which refers to a substance formed from two or more elements chemically united in fixed proportions.
Related Terms
- Odor: The property of a substance that activates the sense of smell.
- Olfaction: The sense of smell.
- Perfume: A mixture of fragrant essential oils or aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents used to give the human body, animals, objects, and living spaces a pleasant scent.
- Flavor: The sensory impression of a food or other substance, determined mainly by the chemical senses of taste and smell.
- Essential Oil: A concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aroma compound
- Wikipedia's article - Aroma compound
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