Research Question Do Esters benefit the consumer Market? Introduction The wonderful and enticing aromas coming from the confectionery and cleaning isle in super markets are thanks to alcohols and carboxylic acids. The reaction between alcohols and carboxylic acids produce what is known as Esters. These Esters are unique to other chemicals as they generate strong, pleasant odours when added to other substances. Esters are widely used in the manufacturing of consumables. However there have been speculations over the health risks associated with artificial odours. Hypothesis I believe esters do benefit the consumer market but I suspect there may be some health risks to esters. However the benefits would out way the negatives. Definition of the concept Carboxylic acids are organic acids that are part of a group known as the carboxyl group. They are written as –COOH. In the carboxyl group the carbon is double-bonded to an oxygen atom as well as bonded to a hydroxyl group. Carboxylic acids are used all over and also occur naturally. When a hydroxyl functional group is bonded to a carbon atom we call this an Alcohol. The most widely used alcohols …show more content…
They are also found naturally and can be created synthetically as flavours and smells that appeal to consumers. Besides the more common uses for Esters there are many other suitable uses that the consumer is unaware of. Esters can be used in polyesters to produce plastics. More sophisticated nitrate esters, such as nitro-glycerine are, are known for their explosive properties. Esters are also used in the production of surfactants. Such as detergents, wetting agents. When we look at the importance of Esters in the market we also find that it is a vital ingredient in the preservation of food and to protect pharmaceuticals against fungal decay. In these applications Esters are used more for its preservation capability rather than for their attractive
Hydrochloric acid is a strong and corrosive acid that is often used as a reagent in laboratories.
There are four different types of hydrocarbons each having a different homologous series (formula for carbon chain). These being an alkane (formula = CnH2n+2), alkene (formula = CnH2n), alkyne (formula = CnH2n-2), and an alkanol which has the same formulae as an alkane only that is has a hydroxide molecule which replaces one of the hydrogen atoms (refer to figure 3 and
Fatty acids such as linoleic acid, linolenic acid and arachidonic acid are known as essential fatty acid because they cannot be synthesized in the body so must be supplied in the food. Human being lacks the ability to introduce double bonds in fatty acids beyond carbons 9 & 10. About 20 different fatty acids are synthesized from the two essential fatty acids linoleic acid and linolenic acid. Omega three fatty acid is synthesized from linolenic acid and omega six fatty acid is synthesized from linolic acid.
Toluene is useful as it dissolves iodine, sulfur, oils, fats, resins, and phosgene. Toluene is important for many industrial uses, the hydrogenation (addition of hydrogen) of toluene yields methyl cyclohexane which is a solvent for waxes, oils, fats, and rubbers. Trinitrotoluene (TNT) is a component of several explosives. Monochlorotoluene is a widely used solvent for synthetic resins and rubbers. Saccharin and chloramine T are both derived from toluene synthesis. Toluene is a valuable chemical in many industries.
Chemistry is at the heart of all nutrition. Thus, to truly grasp alcohol, one must know the basic molecular compounds that the body consumes and divides. The most accessible energy resource the body ingests is carbohydrates (rice, beans, breads, pasta, sugar, fruit, etc…). Carbohydrates are made
energy was given out or taken in. We can show this on a graph. Alcohol
The company additionally makes the smells of bath soaps, deodorants, and floor wax. Schlosser reports, “The basic science behind the scent of shaving cream is the same as the that governing the flavor of you TV dinner, in that the aroma of food can be responsible for as much as 90% of its flavor,” (Schlosser 122). Schlosser reveals that in the mid-nineteenth century the processed food industry began expanding increasing the need for flavor additives. (Schlosser 123). The demand for color additives began to grow as well when it was learned that appearance can
Alcohol chemically is any organic molecule with an OH functional group, however for the sake of this essay the term alcohol will refer to ethanol, the type of alcohol used in regular consumption. Ethanol is a by-product of yeast (a type of micro-organism). Yeast consume glucose, sugars, from fruits or crops such as barley they then excrete carbon dioxide (CO2) and ethanol (C2H5OH or C2H6O) (How is alcohol made?, n.d.). Yeast do this by the presence of the enzyme zymase in their digestive system. The enzyme speeds up the otherwise long process of glucose break down into carbon dioxide and ethanol, fermentation. This can be represented by the chemical formula:
The responsibility falls on the shoulders of the consumer to avoid products with potentially unsafe ingredients. It is difficult to know what ingredients are potentially unsafe. Is phenoxyethanol safe? It sounds terrible, but it’s a perfectly safe preservative. What about BHA and BHT? They sound ok – but they’re synthetic antioxidants that are used to extend shelf life, and
This is an example of a soap molecule. The hydrocarbon end is non polar and hydrophilic (water hating) and the carboxylate end is polar and hydrophilic (water loving). This the property which allows it to clean, it acts as an emulsifying agent. The soap disperses in water to form miscelles where a negatively charged surface is formed and hydrocarbon chains are in the centre. These miscelles surround droplets of dirt or grease suspending them in the water so they can be washed away.
Recent research by Holland, Hendriks and Aarts (2005) has evaluated the effects of odor perception on behavior. According to Holland et al. (2005) associations may be formed between odors and other sensory information. In their research, they explored whether associations that are activated upon odor perception would shape behavior outside of the participant 's awareness. For the experiment, Holland and colleagues tested the hypothesis that exposure to a scent commonly found in all-purpose cleaners would influence a cleaning behavior from the individuals exposed to the scent (the prime).
Food Preservatives are added to food to reduce the decomposition period. Although some food preservatives are naturally found in some of Earths fruits, vegetables, and beans, many food preservatives are man-made chemicals and toxins to extend the life of food to an unnatural level. MedX India researched on how “Substances that are added to food items in order to inhibit, retard, or arres...
Fragrance is a big industry which purpose has evolved through out many decades. According to Los Angeles Times, in the United States it is a $3.7- billion industry where women are the biggest consumer. Studies have shown that in average people apply 12 different aroma products a day. Today the scent is made to last for a very long time and it’s made with chemicals that create this pleasant aroma. Back in the history the main purpose of fragrance was to attract one person to another. However, now with many satisfying scents available to consumer, we can create out perfect aroma. Such fragrances can be found in your home, skin care products, perfumes, and colons. Every person has different sense of scent; someone has specific scents that remind him or her of childhood. Other people like freshly baked cookies, flowers, or scent of pinewood. In the early 20th century aroma products were designed toward youthfulness and physical appearance through out fragrances. Then, to a more mature and sophisticated women, which lead to a provocative pinups decade. In our society, fragrances became more accepted by the middle class and increased popularity in American bathroom.
One of the most important uses of organic compounds is in medicine. All living things have four organic molecules - carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. Without carbon chains and nucleic acids, DNA would not exist. Enzymes which produce chemica...
Alcohol is a class of organic compounds that is characterized by the presence of one or more hydroxyl groups (-OH) attached to a carbon atom. Alcohol was unknowingly produced centuries ago when fermentation occurred to crushed grapes (Pines, 1931). In today’s society alcohol is produced for the use of household products such as varnishes, cleaning products, but is more commercially important in the liquor business. A chemical process called fermentation accomplishes the production of ethanol, the alcohol or liquor. From there, the ethanol goes through distinct processes to become the dark and clear liquors on the store shelves.