Artemether PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

PurCert


Properties

Vapour pressure < 0.01 hPa at 25 °C
Water Solubility at 20 °C slightly soluble
Assay Purity >=98%
Refractive index n20/D 1.6200
B pt. 359.79°C
M pt. 86 - 90 °C
Density 1.073 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H242,H302
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P235 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P370 + P378 - P410
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29329990
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 5.2 - Organic peroxides and self-reacting hazardous materials
UN Number 3106

Description

Application
Artemether is commonly used in combination therapies such as artemether-lumefantrine for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria and is widely used in regions where malaria is prevalent.

Purpose
The purpose of artemether is to treat infections caused by Malaria by rapidly reducing the number of parasites in the bloodstream.

General Description
Artemether is a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin extracted from the plant Artemisia annua and is used as a fast-acting antimalarial agent.