nepetalactone
noun
nep·e·ta·lac·tone
ˌnep-ət-ə-ˈlak-ˌtōn 
: a compound C10H14O2 that is the chief constituent of the essential oil of catnip
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“Nepetalactone.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/nepetalactone. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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