Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry

Nepetalactone: An aliphatic natural product found in many species of mint, especially catnip (Nepeta cataria). One of many attractants and stimulants in catnip which incites wild play behavior in many cats (i.e., gets them 'stoned').




Molecular structure of nepetalactone.   
A house cat under the influence.
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