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Actinidine

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Formula
  
C10H13N

Molar mass
  
147.219 g/mol

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Actinidine is a pyridine derivative found in the essential oil of valerian (Valeriana officinalis) root and Actinidia polygama (silver vine). Actinidine is also a pheromone for a variety of insects. Actinidine is a cat attractant, with effects like those of nepetalactone, the active compound found in catnip.

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Actinidine Wikipedia