| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
cis,trans-Nepetalactone | [CAS]
490-10-8 | [Synonyms]
MD1-84
MDI 84
MD(sub 1) 84
cis,cis-Nepetalactone
cis-cis-Nepetalactone
cis,trans-Nepetalactone
Tetrahydro-4,7-dimethylcyclopenta[c]pyranone
Cyclopenta[c]pyran-1(4aH)-one, 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-dimethyl-
(4aR)-5,6,7,7aβ-Tetrahydro-4,7α-dimethylcyclopenta[c]pyran-1(4aH)-one
(4aR)-5,6,7,7aβ-Tetrahydro-4,7α-dimethylcyclopenta[c]pyran-1(4aβH)-one | [Molecular Formula]
C10H14O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD01735564 | [MOL File]
490-10-8.mol | [Molecular Weight]
166.22 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
74° | [alpha ]
D30 +47.6° (chloroform) | [Boiling point ]
bp0.05 71-72° | [density ]
d425 1.0663 | [refractive index ]
nD25 1.4859 | [storage temp. ]
Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, Under inert atmosphere | [solubility ]
Chloroform (Sparingly), Diethyl Ether (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) | [form ]
Oil | [color ]
Colourless | [Stability:]
Hygroscopic |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
cis-trans-Nepetalactone, is an organic compound, isolated from the plant catnip,which acts as a cat attractant. Nepetalactone can also be effective on some insects. It repels cockroaches and mosquitos. |
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