Properties
Description
Animal studies reveal that dihydroartemisinin is of low toxicity, high efficacy, and quick absorption.
Molecular Formula
C15H24O5
Source
Chinese herbal medicine Artemisia annua
Form
White needle crystal
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is easily soluble in chloroform, soluble in acetone, slightly soluble in methanol and ethanol, almost insoluble in water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Dihydroartemisinin can be used for antimalarial activity experiments, etc.