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
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
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form | White to off-white crystalline solid. |
color | Needles |
Safety information for Artemisinin
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
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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