Rotenone
[CAS# 83-79-4]

Identification

• Classification: Biochemical >> Chinese herbal medicine ingredients
• Name: Rotenone
• Synonyms: (2R,6aS,12aS)-1,2,6,6a,12,12a-Hexahydro-2-isopropenyl-8,9-dimethoxybenzopyrano[3,4-b]furo[2,3-h]benzopyran-6-one
• Molecular Formula: C₂₃H₂₂O₆
• Molecular Weight: 394.42
• CAS Registry Number: 83-79-4
• EC Number: 201-501-9

Properties

• Melting point: 159-164 ºC
• Boiling point: 210-220 ºC (0.5 mmHg)
• alpha: -115 º (c=1.4 in chloroform)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS06;GHS09 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301-H335-H315-H319-H400-H410
• Safety Description: S22;S24/25;S36;S45;S60;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H310
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	1	H370
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	1	H372
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300

• Transport Information: UN 2811