Artemisinin
Also known as: Qinghaosu, Artemisinine, Arteannuin
CAS Number: 63968-64-9
Antimalarial (Sesquiterpene Lactone Endoperoxide)
Pharmacopeia Standards
Mechanism of Action
Artemisinin carries a 1,2,4-trioxane endoperoxide bridge that is reductively activated by ferrous iron and haem released during parasite haemoglobin catabolism. The resulting carbon-centred radicals alkylate a broad range of parasite proteins and overwhelm redox defences. Artemisinin itself is now used almost entirely as the synthetic starting material for its more potent derivatives rather than as a finished drug.
Technical Specifications
| Generic / INN Name | Artemisinin |
| CAS Registry Number | 63968-64-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C15H22O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 282.33 g/mol g/mol |
| Typical Purity | Not less than 99.0% (HPLC), on the dried basis |
| Storage Conditions | Store in tight containers below 25°C, protected from light, heat and humidity |
| Shelf Life | 36 months in original sealed packaging |
| Category | Antimalarials |
Specifications are indicative and intended for sourcing reference only. Always confirm against the supplier's Certificate of Analysis and the applicable pharmacopeial monograph before issuing a purchase specification.
Typical Applications
Key starting material for artemether, artesunate and dihydroartemisinin synthesis; reference standard; nutraceutical and veterinary applications in some markets.
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