Artemether

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SKU:: 259701
Molecular Weight:: 298.37
Purity:: ≥97%
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 71963-77-4
Format:: White crystalline powder
Extra Details:: 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; β-Artemether; β-Dihydroartemisinin Methyl Ether CAS No: 71963-77-4 Molecular Formula: C16H26O5 Molecular Weight: 298.37 Appearance: White crystalline powder Purity: ≥97% Melting Point: 86-88°C Loss on Drying: ≤0.5% Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Storage and Stability: Store at -20°C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.