Is there a chemist in the house?

[squealnakedcatj]

Walking into the stairwell that leads up my office this morning, I noticed a strong fragrance: burnt sugar!  The smell is strong at first and unique, as far as I know.  That's where my question comes in.  But first, the smell.  I remember all the way back to chemistry class in high school.  My teacher poured sugar on a spoon and heated it over a

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[psychogryphon]

It would make much MORE sense if you had just turned on the heat after the long summer months and had an odor in the office. Although, generally speaking that smell is usually burning dust, not sugar!

Sorry I couldn't be of more service in this mystery...

Burnt

[spk1121]

Did you ever get this figured out?

Re: Burnt

[squealnakedcatj]

No, but have a look at the entry I'm about to make.