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.

Sources · 1

Where Does It Come From?

Leptospermone is one of the other constituents, found in Manuka.

Concentration

Content by Source

Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.