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Dihydroartemisinin
Description
A more water-soluble analog of artemisinin. It inhibits tumor cell growth and suppresses angiogenesis in vitro. It has been shown to reduce VEGF binding to its receptors on the surface of HUVEC.
Specifications
Cas No. 71939-50-9
Product ID A6979
Product Name Dihydroartemisinin
Synonym Dihydroartemisinine; Dihydroqinghaosu; (3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,10S,12R,12aR)-Decahydro-3,6,9-trimethyl-3,12-epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin-10- ol
Formula Wt. 284.35
Melting Point 140oC
Purity ≥96%
Solubility Insoluble in water. Soluble in acetone and ethanol.
Store Temp Ambient
References Chen HH, Zhou HJ, Fang X. Pharmacological Research. 48:231-6 (2003). Wu GD, Wang WQ, Zhou HJ et al. Cancer Chemotherapy & Pharmacology. 53:423-32 (2004).
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