Nepetalactone

General Description: Nepetalactone is a naturally occurring organic compound found in the essential oil of catnip (Nepeta cataria) and some other plants in the Lamiaceae family. It is responsible for the characteristic behavioral effects observed in cats exposed to catnip.

Aroma Description: Nepetalactone has a pungent and distinctive odor that is attractive to cats, causing them to exhibit a range of behaviors such as sniffing, licking, rolling, and general excitement.