Compound Monograph
Leptospermone
A natural beta-triketone and major constituent of manuka (Leptospermum) oil. It inhibits the plant enzyme HPPD — the basis of triketone herbicides — and shows insecticidal and antimicrobial activity.
Classification
Leptospermone is one of the other constituents. Compounds outside the major chemical classes — nucleosides, simple amines, mixed volatile oils, and as-yet uncategorised constituents.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Leptospermone is one of the other constituents, found in Manuka.