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nepeta·lac·tone
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nepetalactonenoun
A chemical found in catnip.
Etymology: Nepeta, genus name + lactone
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Nepetalactone
Nepetalactone is an organic compound, first isolated from the plant catnip, which acts as a cat attractant. Nepetalactone is bicyclic monoterpenoid, i.e., it is a ten-carbon compound derived from isoprene with two fused rings: a cyclopentane and a lactone. The structure and the effects of the compound are similar to those of valepotriates. A number of isomers of nepetalactone are known. Nepetalactone was first reported in 1941 after it was isolated by steam distillation of catnip. The compound is also present in the wood of tartarian honeysuckle, shavings of which are often used in cat toys.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of nepetalactone in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of nepetalactone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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