Rotenone

Tocris Bioscience, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 3616

Inhibits complex I of the mitochondrial electron transport chain
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Inhibits complex I of the mitochondrial electron transport chain

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Product Description

Rotenone is a mitochondrial electron transport chain inhibitor (IC50 = 1.7 - 2.2 μM at complex I). Inhibits NADH oxidation by cardiac sarcoplasmic reticulum (IC50 = 3.4 nM). Commonly used pesticide and induces Parkinsonism in animal models. May also inhibit autophagy induction; blocks lysosomal degradation of autophagic vacuoles. Cell-permeable and brain penetrant.

Product Specifications

Molecular Weight

394.42

Formula

C23H22O6

Storage

Store at RT

Purity

≥95% (HPLC)

Chemical Name

(2R,6aS,12aS)-1,2,12,12a-Tetrahydro-8,9-dimethoxy-2-(1-methylethenyl)-[1]benzopyrano[3,4-b]furo[2,3-h][1]benzopyran-6(6aH)-one

CAS Number

83-79-4

PubChem ID

6758

InChI Key

JUVIOZPCNVVQFO-HBGVWJBISA-N

SMILES

C=[C@](C)[C@@H](C5)OC4=C5C(O3)=C(C=C4)C([C@@]([C@@]3([H])CO2)([H])C1=C2C=C(OC)C(OC)=C1)=O

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Solubility

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
DMSO 39.44 100

Preparing Stock Solutions for Rotenone

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 394.42

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.54 mL 12.68 mL 25.35 mL
5 mM 0.51 mL 2.54 mL 5.07 mL
10 mM 0.25 mL 1.27 mL 2.54 mL
50 mM 0.05 mL 0.25 mL 0.51 mL

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Product Documents for Rotenone

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