Dihydroartemisinin

CAS NO.：81496-82-4
Empirical Formula: C15H24O5
Molecular Weight: 284.35
MDL number: MFCD00274495
Update Date: 2024-10-10 18:25:48

What is Dihydroartemisinin?

Chemical properties

White needle crystal, odorless, bitter taste. Soluble in chloroform and soluble in acetone. Slightly soluble in methanol or ethanol, almost insoluble in water. Melting point 145～150 ℃.

The Uses of Dihydroartemisinin

Dihydroartemisinin is a derivative of artemisinin, which has a strong and rapid killing effect on the red internal stage of Plasmodium, and can quickly control clinical attacks and symptoms. It has the same efficacy against chloroquine and piperaquine against falciparum malaria.

Definition

ChEBI: Artenimol is an artemisinin derivative.

Properties of Dihydroartemisinin

storage temp.	2-8°C
form	solid

Safety information for Dihydroartemisinin

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H242:Self-reactive substances and mixtures; and Organic peroxides H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P235:Keep cool. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P410:Protect from sunlight.