Rotenone

• CAT Number: I005017
• CAS Number: 83-79-4
• Molecular Formula: C₂₃H₂₂O₆
• Molecular Weight: 394.42
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Oxidative Phosphorylation
• Solubility: 10 mM in DMSO
• Storage: Store at RT
• 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
• 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
• InChIKey: JUVIOZPCNVVQFO-HBGVWJBISA-N
• SMILES: CC(=C)C1CC2=C(O1)C=CC3=C2OC4COC5=CC(=C(C=C5C4C3=O)OC)OC

Rotenone (CAT: I005017) is a naturally occurring compound derived from the roots and stems of certain plants, such as Derris and Lonchocarpus. It is commonly used as an insecticide, pesticide, and piscicide (fish poison). Rotenone acts as a potent inhibitor of mitochondrial complex I, a key enzyme involved in cellular respiration and energy production. By inhibiting complex I, rotenone disrupts the electron transport chain and impairs ATP synthesis, leading to cellular dysfunction and eventual cell death. It is also used in agricultural applications for pest control and in some cases for fishing purposes.

Reference

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