Precipitation of rotenoids resin extracted from Derris elliptica roots by means of clarifying agents

• Main Authors: Zubairi, Saiful Irwan, Sarmidi, Mohamad Roji, Abdul Aziz, Ramlan
• Format: Article
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/54554/; https://www.researchgate.net/publication/269223722_Precipitation_of_Rotenoids_Resin_Extracted_from_Derris_elliptica_Roots_By_Means_of_Clarifying_Agents

Rotenone and its congeners have come into an increasingly widespread usage as the active constituents of a large number of insecticides. The roots of Derris elliptica or 'tuba' plant are used as a source of insecticidal compounds which primarily contain rotenone. The main objective of this...