nepetalactone

See also: népétalactone

English

Etymology

From Nepeta +‎ lactone.

Pronunciation

  • {Nepp—atta—lactone}

Noun

nepetalactone (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A bicyclic monoterpenoid found in catnip.

Derived terms

  • dihydronepetalactone
  • epinepetalactone
  • isodihydronepetalactone
  • neonepetalactone
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