Nepetalactone
Nepetalactone is an unsaturated lactone that may be hydrolyzed to nepetalic acid[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
490-10-8
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
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Smiles
O=C1C2C(CCC2C)C(C)=CO1
Molecular Formula
C10H14O2
Molecular Weight
166.22
References & Citations
[1]McElvain S M, et al. The constituents of the volatile oil of catnip. I. Nepetalic acid, nepetalactone and related compounds[J]. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 1941, 63 (6) : 1558-1563.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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