Artemether
Description
It is a oil-soluble derivative of the antimalarial agent artemesinin.
Specifications
Cas No. 71963-77-4
Product ID A6970
Product Name Artemether
Chemical Name (3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,10S,12R,12aR)-Decahydro-10-methoxy-3,6,9- trimethyl-3,12-epoxy-12H-pyrano(4,3-j)-1,2-benzodioxepin
Synonym Dihydroartemisinin methyl ether; Dihydroqinghaosu methyl ether; Paluther
Formula Wt. 298.37
Melting Point 168oC-173oC
Purity ≥98%
Solubility Insoluble in water. Soluble in acetone and ethyl acetate.
Store Temp Ambient
References Zhao YH, Wang JY. Chinese Journal of Parasitology & Parasitic Diseases. 21:326-9 (2003). White NJ, Waller D, Crawley J et al. Lancet. 339:317-21 (1992). Xiao SH, Catto BA. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 33:1557-62 (1989).
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