nepetalactone

See also: népétalactone

English

Etymology

From Nepeta +‎ lactone.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -æktəʊn

Noun

nepetalactone (uncountable)

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

Derived terms

• dihydronepetalactone
• epinepetalactone
• isodihydronepetalactone
• neonepetalactone