申请人:Hallahan L. David
                            
                            
                                公开号:US20050069568A1
                            
                            
                                公开(公告)日:2005-03-31
                            
                            Dihydronepetalactone, a minor natural constituent of the essential oil of catmints (
Nepeta
spp.) such as
Nepeta cataria,
has been identified as an effective insect repellent compound. Synthesis of dihydronepetalactone may be achieved by hydrogenation of nepetalactone, the major constituent of catmint essential oils. This compound, which also has fragrance properties, may be used commercially for its insect repellent properties.
                            二氢表内酯是猫薄荷(Nepeta)精油中的一种次要天然成分。
猫薄荷
属),如
猫薄荷、
已被确认为一种有效的驱虫化合物。二氢蒲公英内酯可通过氢化香猫薄荷精油的主要成分蒲公英内酯来合成。这种化合物还具有香味特性,可用于商业驱虫。