Artemether

Synonym: 71963-77-4; Artemether; Beta-Artemether; Dihydroartemisinin methyl ether; Artemetherum; Artemisininelactol methyl ether; Methyl-dihydroartemisinine; Artemetero; Paluther; Beta-Dihydroartemisinin methyl ether; Artemetheri; Dihydroqinghaosu methyl ether; Artesaph; Falcidol; Gvither; Malartem; Larither; Artenam; Artemos

MDL: MFCD00866205
CAS Number: 71963-77-4
Compound CID: 68911

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Artemether is a fat-soluble derivative of artemisinin, active against the three major human schistosome parasites.

Molecular Formula

C₁₆H₂₆O₅

Source

The proposed artemisinin is mainly extracted directly from Artemisia annumorrhiza and then semi-synthesized to obtain the product.

Form

Colorless crystalline powder

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is very soluble in acetone or chloroform, easily soluble in ethanol or ethyl acetate, and almost insoluble in water.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

86-90°C

Applications

Artemether can be used for content determination, identification, and pharmacological experiments, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask