| Derivative of Artemisinin. Artemether is a drug that is used to treat malaria. It is an antimalarial agent with a matrix effect, and it inhibits the polymerase chain reaction by binding to the response element of the DNA. Artemether has been shown to have long-term toxicity in animal studies and can cause adverse effects such as cardiac toxicity and drug interactions. Synonyms: (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, Decahydro-10-methoxy-3,6,9-trimethyl-3,12-epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin, Artemos, Artenam, Artesaph, Artesian, Dihydroartemisinin Methyl Ether, Falcidol, Gvither, Larither, Malartem, SM 224, beta-Artemether, beta-Dihydroartemisinin Methyl Ether CAS No: 71963-77-4 Molecular Formula: C16H26O5 Molecular Weight: 298.37 Appearance: White crystalline powder Purity: 97% Melting Point: 86-88C Loss on Drying: 0.5% Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Storage and Stability: Store at -20C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. |
