Description

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

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

InChIKey: BLUAFEHZUWYNDE-NNWCWBAJSA-N

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

Isomeric 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

Synonyms: artemisinin; Qinghaosu; 63968-64-9; Arteannuin; Huanghuahaosu; Artemisinine; Artemisine; (+)-Artemisinin; …

Botanical Source: Artemisia annua L.

Product Overview

Artemisinin, a sesquiterpene lactone with a unique peroxide bridge structure, is a powerful antimalarial compound naturally derived from Artemisia annua (Sweet Wormwood). BIORLAB offers pharmaceutical-grade Artemisinin with guaranteed >99% purity, ideal for research and pharmaceutical development applications.

Technical Specifications

• Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₂O₅
• Molecular Weight: 282.33 g/mol
• Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
• Melting Point: 152-157°C
• Solubility: Soluble in acetone, and ethyl acetate; slightly soluble in ethanol
• Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
• Optical Rotation: [α]20/D +66.0° to +69.0°

Key Features & Applications

• Pharmaceutical Research: Essential compound for antimalarial drug development and research
• Drug Discovery: Valuable scaffold for developing novel therapeutic agents
• Mechanism Studies: Ideal for investigating peroxide-based drug mechanisms
• Antimicrobial Research: Supports studies in broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity
• Cancer Research: Enables investigation of antiproliferative properties

Storage & Handling

• Store at -20°C under inert gas
• Protect from light and moisture
• Shelf life: 2 years when properly stored
• Hygroscopic – handle under controlled humidity conditions
• Available in 100mg, 500mg, and 1g research-grade packages

Quality Assurance

• Full spectroscopic and analytical data provided
• Comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
• Batch-specific quality documentation
• Meets international pharmaceutical research standards
• Rigorous quality control testing

Research Applications

1. Antimalarial Studies

   • Drug resistance research
   • Combination therapy development
   • Clinical trial material preparation

2. Medicinal Chemistry

   • Structure-activity relationship studies
   • Novel derivative synthesis
   • Drug delivery system development

3. Therapeutic Research

   • Anti-inflammatory studies
   • Cancer cell line testing
   • Parasitic disease research

Why Choose BIORLAB’s Artemisinin?

• Consistent high purity across batches
• Full analytical documentation
• Technical support from expert scientists
• Fast worldwide shipping
• Competitive pricing for research quantities
• Custom synthesis and scaling options are available

Regulatory Information

• For research and development use only
• Compliant with international regulatory standards
• Comprehensive safety data available
• Restricted to authorized research facilities

For detailed technical information, bulk pricing, or custom requirements, contact BIORLAB’s technical support team.

Note: This product is for research and development purposes only. Not for human consumption or clinical use without proper approval.