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  • https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/25%3A_Organic_Chemistry/25.13%3A_Esters
    This page discusses the composition and extraction of perfumes, highlighting that they are mainly sourced from around 2,000 plant species. Methods like solvent extraction and distillation are used, an...This page discusses the composition and extraction of perfumes, highlighting that they are mainly sourced from around 2,000 plant species. Methods like solvent extraction and distillation are used, and oil dilution in ethanol impacts pricing. Key components are esters, which are organic compounds influential in creating scents, with unique properties related to boiling points and solubility. Esters play a significant role in the natural odors and flavors of plants.

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