Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes

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Peach Essence

This is a mixture of 5 parts glycerine, 2 parts aldehyde, 5 parts acetate of ethyl, 5 parts formiate of ethyl, 5 parts butyrate of ethyl, 5 parts valerianate of ethyl, 5 parts œnanthylate of ethyl, 1 part sebacic ether, and 2 parts salicylate of methyl.

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