Rotenone

A botanical insecticide that is an inhibitor of mitochondrial electron transport.

Also Known As:

(1)Benzopyrano(3,4- b)furo(2,3- h)(1)benzopyran- 6(6aH)- one, 1,2,12,12a- tetrahydro- 8,9- dimethoxy- 2- (1- methylethenyl)- , (2R-(2alpha,6aalpha,12aalpha))-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Insecticides
Uncoupling Agents

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Pyrans: 130
    - Benzopyrans: 195
      - Chromones: 159
        Flavonoids: 9773
        Isoflavones: 2663
        Rotenone: 1485
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 2-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Benzopyrans: 195
      - Chromones: 159
        Flavonoids: 9773
        Isoflavones: 2663
        Rotenone: 1485
  - 4 or More Rings Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Rotenone: 1485

2-methoxy-6',7'-dihydrorotenol

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results