Rotenoids are naturally occurring substances containing a cis-fused tetrahydrochromeno[3,4-b]chromene nucleus.[1] Many have
insecticidal and
piscicidal activity, such as the prototypical member of the family,
rotenone. Rotenoids are related to the
isoflavones.
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