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Artemisinin

Synonym(s):Arteannuin;Qinghaosu

  • CAS NO.:63968-64-9
  • Empirical Formula: C15H22O5
  • Molecular Weight: 282.33
  • MDL number: MFCD00081057
  • EINECS: 1806241-263-5
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-05-30 16:33:02
Artemisinin Structural Picture

What is Artemisinin?

Description

Artemisinin, a sesquiterpene isolated from a traditional Chinese remedy (quinghao), is useful in the treatment of Fafciparum malaria, including infections caused by chloroquine resistant strains. It is reported to clear parasitemia quicker than i.v. quinine, and is effective in cerebral malaria.

Description

Artemisinin is isolated from the shrub Artemisia annua and has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat malaria. Current research is investigating more potent derivatives for pharmaceutical use.

The Uses of Artemisinin

Artemisinin inhibits angiogenesis by down-regulating HIF-1α and VEGF expression in mouse embryonic stem cells. Artemisinin crosses the blood-brain barrier and is an inhibitor of human NOS2 (iNOS).

What are the applications of Application

Artemisinin is an antimalarial agent that inhibits VEGF expression and NOS2

Properties of Artemisinin

Melting point: 156-157 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 344.94°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.0984 (rough estimate)
storage temp.  -20°C
solubility  Soluble to 100mM in DMSO and to 75mM in ethanol
form  White to off-white crystalline solid.
color  Needles

Safety information for Artemisinin

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Flame
Flammables
GHS02

Environment
GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements H242:Self-reactive substances and mixtures; and Organic peroxides
H400:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard
H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P220:Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials.
P234:Keep only in original container.
P273:Avoid release to the environment.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment
P410:Protect from sunlight.
P420:Store away from other materials.

Computed Descriptors for Artemisinin

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