Molekula
Artemether - USP CRS
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Artemether is a potent antimalarial drug derived from artemisinin, used primarily in the treatment of multidrug-resistant malaria, particularly in combination therapies like ACTs (Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapies). It is also employed in research settings for studying antimalarial mechanisms and formulations. This USP Certified Reference Standard (CRS) has a CAS number of 71963-77-4, a molecular formula of C16H26O5, and a molecular weight of 298.37. It is stored at ambient conditions and carries a **Danger** signal word due to its toxicity. Molekula supplies Artemether - USP CRS from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Standard | Conforms to USP |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 5.2 |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Crystals |
| Melting Point | 86 to 88 °C |
| log P (octanol/water) | 3.53 |
Source: PubChem CID 68911 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90036987 |
| CAS Number | 71963-77-4 |
| IUPAC Name | (1R,4S,5R,8S,9R,10S,12R,13R)-10-methoxy-1,5,9-trimethyl-11,14,15,16-tetraoxatetracyclo[10.3.1.04,13.08,13]hexadecane |
| Molecular Formula | C16H26O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 298.37 |
| Exact Mass | 298.178 |
| 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 |
| InChIKey | SXYIRMFQILZOAM-HVNFFKDJSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C16H26O5/c1-9-5-6-12-10(2)13(17-4)18-14-16(12)11(9)7-8-15(3,19-14)20-21-16/h9-14H,5-8H2,1-4H3/t9-,10-,11+,12+,13+,14-,15-,16-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 68911 |
| UN Number | UN3106 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29329990 |
| Tariff Code | 2932990090 |
Safety & GHS
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Flammable
GHS02
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H242 Heating may cause a fire
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P332+313 IF skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
- P337+313 If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Artemetero
- Artemether
- Artemetherum
- Artesaph
- beta-Artemether
- Dihydroartemisinin methyl ether
- Falcidol
- Gvither
- Malartem
- Paluther
Frequently asked questions
What is Artemether USP CRS primarily used for?
Artemether USP CRS is used as a reference standard for analytical testing in pharmaceutical quality control, particularly for verifying the identity and purity of artemether in antimalarial formulations.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Artemether USP CRS?
The chemical formula is **C₁₆H₂₆O₅**, and the molecular weight is **298.37 g/mol**.
How should Artemether USP CRS be stored?
Store at ambient temperature (15–30°C) in a tightly sealed container, protected from light and moisture.
What grade of Artemether is this, and is it suitable for human pharmaceutical use?
This is **USP CRS (Certified Reference Standard)**, meeting USP specifications for use in analytical testing of pharmaceutical-grade artemether.
Can Molekula supply Artemether USP CRS in bulk quantities?
Bulk quantities are available upon request—contact Molekula’s sales team for pricing and lead times.
What documentation is provided with an order of Artemether USP CRS?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and a **USP CRS compliance certificate**.
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