[clamiaa]

Hi,
Can you please explain how homogenizers, like ethyl acetate, work by referring to the structural changes that happen within this compound when it comes in contact with some essential oil, for example? In an experiment, I added the ethyl acetate to the solution so as to "homogenize" it...and I'm wondering what happens to the acetate and the solute in terms of chemical structure when the former is added...
Refer to this site: http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/motm/ethylacetate/ethylh.htm for the chemical structure of the acetate!
If you can just explain the general structural changes that homogenizers undergo that would be great too!
Thank you!

[Arkcon]

In the sense that you use the term, ethyl acetate is a "homogenizer" because it's a solvent for many organic molecules that wouldn't otherwise dissolve, or disperse evenly, in water.  That's what I'm able to glean from your link, anyway.  If the ethyl acetate really changed the structure of the essential oil, the essential oil would likely lose its flavor and smell.