Molekula
Artemisinin
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 1999 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Artemisinin is a potent antimalarial compound derived from the sweet wormwood plant (*Artemisia annua*), widely used in pharmaceuticals to treat malaria, particularly in artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs). It is also studied for potential anticancer and antiviral properties. This sesquiterpene lactone has the CAS number 63968-64-9, a molecular formula of C15H22O5, and a molecular weight of 282.33 g/mol. It is stable at ambient storage conditions, with a signal word classification of "Warning" for safety handling. Molekula supplies Artemisinin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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5 g — £135.60 per pack ex VAT · £162.72 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Loss on Drying | ≤1.5% |
| Assay | ≥98.5% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤0.5% |
| Specific optical rotation | 75-78° |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 5.2 |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 68081748 |
| CAS Number | 63968-64-9 |
| IUPAC Name | (1R,4S,5R,8S,9R,12S,13R)-1,5,9-trimethyl-11,14,15,16-tetraoxatetracyclo[10.3.1.04,13.08,13]hexadecan-10-one |
| EC Number | 700-290-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C15H22O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 282.33 |
| Exact Mass | 282.1467 |
| SMILES | C[C@@H]1CC[C@H]2[C@H](C(=O)O[C@H]3[C@@]24[C@H]1CC[C@](O3)(OO4)C)C |
| InChIKey | BLUAFEHZUWYNDE-NNWCWBAJSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C15H22O5/c1-8-4-5-11-9(2)12(16)17-13-15(11)10(8)6-7-14(3,18-13)19-20-15/h8-11,13H,4-7H2,1-3H3/t8-,9-,10+,11+,13-,14-,15-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 68827 |
| UN Number | UN3108 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29322050 |
| Tariff Code | 2932209090 |
Safety & GHS
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Flammable
GHS02
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H242 Heating may cause a fire
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P234 Keep only in original container
- P235 Keep cool
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P410 Protect from sunlight
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- 2-azanyl-5-methylsulfanyl-pentanoic acid
- Arteannuin
- Artemisine
- Artemisinina
- Artemisinine
- Artemisininum
- GNF-Pf-5341
- Huanghuahaosu
- Qinghaosu
- quinghaosu
Frequently asked questions
What is artemisinin used for?
Artemisinin is primarily used as an antimalarial drug, particularly in combination therapies for treating *Plasmodium falciparum* malaria, and is also studied for potential anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of artemisinin?
The chemical formula is **C15H22O5** with a molecular weight of **282.33 g/mol**.
How should artemisinin be stored?
Store artemisinin at **ambient temperature** in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
What grades or purities of artemisinin does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **pharmaceutical-grade artemisinin** (typically ≥98% purity) for research, development, and approved applications.
Can Molekula supply artemisinin in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can provide artemisinin in **bulk quantities** (minimum order quantities vary; contact us for details).
What documentation comes with an artemisinin order?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.
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