Molekula
Rotenone
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Rotenone is a natural insecticide and piscicide derived from plant roots, used in agriculture and fisheries for pest and fish population control. It acts as a mitochondrial complex I inhibitor. Available in powder form with a purity of ≥95% (HPLC), CAS 83-79-4, molecular formula C23H22O6, molecular weight 394.42 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Molekula supplies Rotenone from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 g — £60.20 per pack ex VAT · £72.24 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| Heavy metals | 10ppm max |
| Loss on Drying | 1% max |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol |
| Assay (HPLC) | 98% min |
| Residue on Ignition | 1% max |
| Fungi | 100cfu/g max |
| Residual Solvents | 0.5% max |
| Arsenic (As) | 2ppm max |
| Total Bacteria Count | 1000cfu/g max |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | I |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Needles or leaves (alcohol, aq acetone) |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 176 °C |
| Water Solubility | 15 mg/L at 100 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in ethanol, acetone, benzene; slightly soluble in ether; very soluble in chloroform |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.0008 mmHg |
| log P (octanol/water) | 4.10 |
Source: PubChem CID 6758 (HSDB, Haz-Map)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 26479483 |
| CAS Number | 83-79-4 |
| IUPAC Name | (1S,6R,13S)-16,17-dimethoxy-6-prop-1-en-2-yl-2,7,20-trioxapentacyclo[11.8.0.03,11.04,8.014,19]henicosa-3(11),4(8),9,14,16,18-hexaen-12-one |
| EC Number | 201-501-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C23H22O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 394.42 |
| Exact Mass | 394.1416 |
| SMILES | CC(=C)[C@H]1CC2=C(O1)C=CC3=C2O[C@@H]4COC5=CC(=C(C=C5[C@@H]4C3=O)OC)OC |
| InChIKey | JUVIOZPCNVVQFO-HBGVWJBISA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C23H22O6/c1-11(2)16-8-14-15(28-16)6-5-12-22(24)21-13-7-18(25-3)19(26-4)9-17(13)27-10-20(21)29-23(12)14/h5-7,9,16,20-21H,1,8,10H2,2-4H3/t16-,20-,21+/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 6758 |
| UN Number | UN2811 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29329970 |
| Tariff Code | 2932990090 |
Safety & GHS
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Toxic
GHS06
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H300 Fatal if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H330 Fatal if inhaled
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- (-)-cis-Rotenone
- Dactinol
- Deril
- Derrin
- Derris
- Liquid Derris
- Nicouline
- Paraderil
- Rotenon
- Tubatoxin
Frequently asked questions
What is rotenone used for?
Rotenone is primarily used as a natural insecticide and piscicide in agricultural and aquatic pest control.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of rotenone?
Rotenone has the formula C23H22O6 and a molecular weight of 394.42 g/mol.
How should rotenone be stored?
Rotenone should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
What grade of rotenone does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies rotenone in technical grade, suitable for research and industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply rotenone in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply rotenone in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a rotenone order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliant with GHS standards.
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