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Pulegone is a naturally occurring organic compound obtained from the essential oils of a variety of plants such as Nepeta cataria (catnip) Mentha piperita and pennyroyal. It is classified as a monoterpene.Pulegone is a clear colorless oily liquid and has a pleasant odor similar to pennyroyal peppermint and camphor. It is used in flavoring agents in perfumery and in aromatherapy.

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IUPAC name
(R)-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethylidine)cyclohexanone

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