nepetalactone

See also: népétalactone

English

Etymology

Nepeta +‎ lactone

Pronunciation

Rhymes: -æktəʊn

Noun

nepetalactone (uncountable)

(organic chemistry) A bicyclic monoterpenoid found in catnip.

Derived terms

dihydronepetalactone
epinepetalactone
isodihydronepetalactone
neonepetalactone

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