Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
83-79-4
Standard:
In-house Standards,
White powder, used for content determination, identification, pharmacological experiments.
Rotenone is a naturally occurring organic compound extracted from the roots of tropical legumes, widely utilized as a broad-spectrum piscicide and insecticide. Its core chemical structure is defined by the molecular formula C23H22O6 and CAS number 83-79-4.
Strict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory due to high toxicity; avoid skin contact and inhalation. Storage requires cool, dry conditions in sealed containers away from oxidizers. Clinical use is heavily restricted or prohibited in many jurisdictions due to neurotoxicity risks.