Thujone, a ketone and monoterpene, exists as α-thujone and β-thujone, found in wormwood, sage, and arborvitae, notably in absinthe. It acts as a GABAA receptor antagonist, potentially causing convulsions at high doses, though modern research downplays its psychedelic effects in absinthe, attributing them to alcohol. With a molecular formula of C₁₀H₁₆O, thujone has a molar […]