Artemisinin | 2519

Artemisinin is a sesquiterpene natural product originally isolated from plants of the genus Artemisia. It effectively kills malarial parasites of the genus Plasmodium (IC₅₀ = 4.0 nM). Displays antiangiogenic effects in mouse embryonic stem cell-derived embryoid bodies. Has potential applications in certain types of cancer and inflammatory conditions.

Artemisinin is a sesquiterpene natural product originally isolated from plants of the genus Artemisia. It effectively kills malarial parasites of the genus Plasmodium (IC₅₀ = 4.0 nM).

2519 | Artemisinin DataSheet

Alternate Name/Synonyms: (3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,12S,12aR)-Octahydro-3,6,9-trimethyl-3,12-epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin-10(3H)-one ; Arteannuin; Qinghaosu; Qing Hau Sau

Appearance: White solid

Formulation: N/A

CAS Number: 63968-64-9

Structure Available?: Y

Peptide sequence: N/A

Salt Form: No

Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₂O₅

Molecular Weight: 282.33

Cell-Permeable?: No

Purity: ≥98% by HPLC

Solubilities: DMSO (~25 mg/ml) or EtOH (~20 mg/ml)

Handling: Protect from air and moisture

Country of Origin: USA

Tag Line: Anti-malarial agent

MDL Number: MFCD00081057

PubChem CID: 68827

SMILES: CC1CCC2C(C(=O)OC3C24C1CCC(O3)(OO4)C)C

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

InChi Key: BLUAFEHZUWYNDE-NNWCWBAJSA-N