Asarone

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Asarone is chemical compound of the phenylpropanoid class found in certain plants such as Acorus and Asarum. There are two isomers, α (or trans) and β (or cis). Another related compound is γ-asarone. As a volatile fragrance oil, asarone is used in killing pests and bacteria.

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