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Subject: Ever wonder why certain scents arouse humans, while others frighten animals or repel insects? If you are interested in the underlying chemistry of these and many other questions on the characteristics of fragrant agents, look no further than this book. Featuring over 1,400 original schemes and formulas, this unique reference provides a timely and complete overview of the chemistry of fragrant substances used in the perfume and cosmetic industries as well as detailed accounts of the latest methods of modern synthetic chemistry. By addressing complex organic problems using fragrant substances as examples, the author is able to present an unusually interesting perspective on fragrance chemistry used in the laboratory, industry, and in nature. This book will be extremely useful for organic chemists in the agricultural chemicals industry, as well as those attempting to create new compounds for the cosmetics, toiletries and perfumery industries. It will also be of interest to natural products and organic chemists in academic and industrial settings.