Cat Number: PIPE-0694

Artemether

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CAS Number

71963-77-4

Synonyms

beta-Artemether Dihydroartemisinin methyl ether Artemetherum

Description

Artemether is an artemisinin derivative that is artemisinin in which the lactone has been converted to the corresponding lactol methyl ether. It is used in combination with lumefantrine as an antimalarial for the treatment of multi-drug resistant strains of falciparum malaria. It has a role as an antimalarial. It is a sesquiterpenoid, a cyclic acetal, an organic peroxide, an artemisinin derivative and a semisynthetic derivative.

Molecular Weight

298.37

Molecular Formula

C16H26O5

EINECS

663-549-0

SMILES

CC1CCC2C(C(OC3C24C1CCC(O3)(OO4)C)OC)C

Appearance

White to Off-white Solid

Storage

Room temperature