Artesunate

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Description

A semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin, that is used as an anti-malarial drug. It has been shown to inhibit angiogenesis in vivo and in vitro.

Specifications

Cas No.	88495-63-0
Product ID	A6982
Product Name	Artesunate
Chemical Name	(3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,10S,12R,12aR)-Decahydro-3,6,9-trimethyl-3,12-epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]1,2-benzodioxepin-10-ol,hydrogen succinate
Synonym	Artesunic acid; Dihydroqinghaosu hemisuccinate; Arsumax; Plasmotrin; Qinghaozhi
Formula Wt.	384.42
Melting Point	132^oC-135^oC
Purity	≥98%
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water.
Store Temp	Ambient
References	Chen HH, Zhou HJ, Wu GD et al. Pharmacology. 71:1-9 (2004). Zhao Y, Hanton WK, Lee KH. Journal of Natural Products. 49:139-42 (1986).