Myrtenal is a bicyclic monoterpenoid with the chemical formula C10H14O.

It is a naturally occurring molecule that can be found in numerous plant species including Hyssopus officinalis, Salvia absconditiflora, and Cyperus articulatus.

[1] Myrtenal was shown to inhibit acetylcholinesterase, which is a common method of treatment of alzheimer's disease and dementia, in-vitro.

[2] In addition, mytenal has been shown to have antioxidant properties in rats.

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