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(±)-Cryptone is a component in Eucalyptus camaldulensis essential oils and is a volatile component found in lavender. (±)-Cryptone is also an intermediate in the synthesis of β-Phellandrene (P294560), a terpene compound that can be found and extracted from the leaves of eucalyptus radiata. β-Phellandrene is also a major constituent of essential oils that have antiproliferative effects in human renal adenocarcinoma and amelanotic melanoma cells.