Levoverbenone

Levoverbenone is a natural organic compound classified as a monoterpene, specifically a bicyclic ketone terpene, and is the (-)-isomer of verbenone. It is found naturally in various plants, including Artemisia judaica, Artemisia annua, Spanish verbena, and rosemary. Therapeutically, Levoverbenone functions as an expectorant and cough suppressant, categorized under the ATC code R05CA11. Beyond its medicinal properties, it possesses a distinctive spicy, minty, camphoreous aroma, leading to its use as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, as well as in perfumery, aromatherapy, and herbal preparations.

Other names

(-)-Verbenone(1S)-(-)-Verbenonel-Verbenonelaevo-Verbenone(S)-Verbenone2-Pinen-4-one(1S,5S)-(-)-