Artemether

SKU: orb1224152

Description

Artemether is an antimalarial agent used to treat acute uncomplicated malaria. It is administered in combination with lumefantrine for improved efficacy. This combination therapy exerts its effects against the erythrocytic stages of Plasmodium spp. and may be used to treat infections caused by P. falciparum and unidentified Plasmodium species, including infections acquired in chloroquine-resistant areas.

Research Area

Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 71963-77-4
• MW: 298.38
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• Formula: C₁₆H₂₆O₅
• SMILES: C[C@@H]1CC[C@H]2[C@H]([C@H](O[C@H]3[C@@]24[C@H]1CC[C@](O3)(OO4)C)OC)C
• Target: Others
• Solubility: Ethanol: 60 mg/mL (201.09 mM); DMSO: 60 mg/mL (201.09 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Falcidol | Larither | Malartem | Paluther | SM-224

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