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Description

Rotenon · CAS 83-79-4 · C23H22O6. UNII 03L9OT429T. Boiling Point: 410 to 428 °F at 0.5 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: BP: 215 °C at 0.5 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 410-428 °F.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	83-79-4
PubChem CID	6758
Molecular formula	C23H22O6
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
UNII (FDA)	03L9OT429T

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	394.4
XLogP3	4.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	6
Rotatable Bond Count	3
Exact Mass	394.14163842
Monoisotopic Mass	394.14163842
Topological Polar Surface Area	63.2
Heavy Atom Count	29
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	410 to 428 °F at 0.5 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	BP: 215 °C at 0.5 mm Hg
Boiling Point	410-428 °F
Melting Point	329 to 331 °F (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	176 °C
Melting Point	163 °C
Melting Point	165-166 °C
Melting Point	329-331 °F
Melting Point	330 °F
Solubility	In water, 15 mg/L at 100 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Rotenone appears as colorless to brownish crystals or a white to brownish-white crystalline powder. Has neither odor nor taste. (NTP, 1992)
• Colorless to red, odorless, crystalline solid. [insecticide] [NIOSH]
• Solid
• COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.
• Colorless to red, odorless, crystalline solid.
• Colorless to red, odorless, crystalline solid. [insecticide]

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H301, H315, H319, H335, H400, H410, H300, H310

Documented Uses

• Used to kill insects in gardens and on pets; the emulsion form is used to kill fish in lakes and ponds; [EXTOXNET] Derived from the East Asian Derris (tuba) plant; Used in agricultural fields and orchards; Also used to control fire ants, household insects, scabies and head lice in humans, and other ectoparasites in domestic animals; [Krieger, p. 135]
• EPA issued a notice of intent to suspend True Stop insecticide (EPA Registration Number 74343-1) on December 10, 2010
• For more Uses (Complete) data for ROTENONE (10 total), please visit the HSDB record page.
• Veterinary substances, Acaricides, Insecticides
• Information on 9 consumer products that contain Rotenone in the following categories is provided:
• ... Agitation of 100 g dichloromethane at 45 °For 0.5 hr, followed by removal of dichloromethane by distillation gave an extraction containing 14% rotenone plus 64% octyl stearate. The extraction was diluted to 7% rotenone and emulsified by a surfactant for spraying plants.

Synonyms

rotenone; 83-79-4; Dactinol; Paraderil; Tubatoxin; (-)-Rotenone; Derrin; Derris; Nicouline; (-)-cis-Rotenone; Deril; Liquid Derris; Cube-Pulver; Dri-Kil; Rotocide; Noxfire

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Rotenon?

CAS 83-79-4; molecular formula C23H22O6; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Rotenon known by?

rotenone, 83-79-4, Dactinol, Paraderil, Tubatoxin, (-)-Rotenone.

Is Rotenon classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H301, H315, H319, H335, H400.

What are the key physical properties of Rotenon?

Boiling Point: 410 to 428 °F at 0.5 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: BP: 215 °C at 0.5 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 410-428 °F; Melting Point: 329 to 331 °F (NTP, 1992).

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