Artemether
USP/1042780 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Dihydroartemisinin methyl ether; Dihydroqinghaosu methyl ether; SM-224
CAS Number: 71963-77-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C16H26O5
Molecular Weight: 298.37
MDL Number: MFCD00866205
Linear Formula: C16H26O5
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | artemether |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C16H26O5/c1-9-5-6-12-1 |
| InChI key | SXYIRMFQILZOAM-HVNFFKDJSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| SMILES string | CO[C@H]1OC2O[C@@]3(C)CCC4 |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Artemether USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Artemether is a methyl ether derivative of artemisinin. It is used against multi-drug resistant strains of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, and shows potential in treatment of schistosomiasis. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol |   GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H242 - H302 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P235 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P370 + P378 - P410 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |