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Catalog Number:
39379
CAS Number:
83-79-4
Rotenone
Purity:
≥ 95% (HPLC)
Hazmat
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Product Information
CAS Number
83-79-4
Purity
≥ 95% (HPLC)
Molecular Formula
C23H22O6
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD09025614
PubChem ID
5102
Melting Point
183 °C
Appearance
White, slightly yellow or orange crystalline powder
Boiling Point
220 °C / 0.5 mmHg
Optical Rotation
[α]20D = -113 to -117 ° (C=1 in CHCl3)
Conditions
Store at RT
General Information
CAS Number
83-79-4
Purity
≥ 95% (HPLC)
Molecular Formula
C23H22O6
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD09025614
PubChem ID
5102
Melting Point
183 °C
Appearance
White, slightly yellow or orange crystalline powder
Boiling Point
220 °C / 0.5 mmHg
Optical Rotation
[α]20D = -113 to -117 ° (C=1 in CHCl3)
Conditions
Store at RT
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

Rotenone is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Agricultural Pest Control: Commonly used as a natural insecticide, it effectively targets a variety of pests in organic farming, providing an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic chemicals.
  • Fisheries Management: Employed to manage fish populations, rotenone is used to remove unwanted species from water bodies, helping to restore ecological balance.
  • Neuroscience Research: In laboratory settings, it serves as a tool to induce Parkinsonian symptoms in animal models, aiding in the study of neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Biological Research: Utilized in studies of cellular respiration, it inhibits mitochondrial function, allowing researchers to explore metabolic pathways and energy production.
  • Natural Product Chemistry: Rotenone is a key compound for extracting and studying other natural products, facilitating the development of new pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds.

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