Artemether

🔬 Artemether (CAS: 71963-77-4)

🧾 Basic Information

• Product Name: Artemether
• Chinese Name: 蒿甲醚
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₂₆O₅
• Molecular Weight: 298.37
• CAS No.: 71963-77-4

📌 Product Description 

Artemether is a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin, originally extracted from the sweet wormwood plant (Artemisia annua). It is a potent antimalarial compound widely used in modern medicine to treat infections caused by Plasmodium falciparum, including drug-resistant strains. Artemether acts rapidly to reduce parasitemia, making it a crucial active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs).

Due to its high efficacy and fast action, Artemether is highly valued in the pharmaceutical industry for oral and injectable formulations. It is commonly used in combination with lumefantrine, piperaquine, or other antimalarial agents to improve therapeutic outcomes and prevent resistance development. The compound is known for its stability, high purity, and consistent quality, ensuring reliable performance in research and production.

Beyond its antimalarial properties, Artemether is increasingly studied for potential anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities, making it a focus of pharmaceutical research. Researchers utilize Artemether in in vitro and in vivo studies to investigate its therapeutic potential against various diseases, highlighting its versatility as a bioactive compound.

Artemether is a critical ingredient in global malaria control programs. Its role in reducing morbidity and mortality from malaria has been recognized worldwide, and it remains an essential component in WHO-recommended treatment protocols. Pharmaceutical manufacturers rely on Artemether for high-quality APIs to ensure patient safety and treatment efficacy.

⚙️ Key Properties

• Semi-synthetic artemisinin derivative
• Rapid antimalarial activity
• High purity and stable API
• Suitable for oral and injectable formulations
• Compatible with combination therapy production

🏭 Applications

• Pharmaceutical Industry: API for antimalarial drugs, ACT formulations
• Research & Development: Studies on antimalarial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer activities
• Combination Therapy Production: Co-formulated with lumefantrine, piperaquine, or other agents
• Clinical and Preclinical Studies: Used in pharmacological research for malaria and other disease models

⭐ Why Choose Our Artemether

• High-purity API with stable quality
• Reliable bulk supply for pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Experienced in international export of APIs
• Competitive pricing and fast response
• Professional documentation support for global regulatory compliance

📞 Contact Information

For samples, COA, pricing, or regulatory support, please contact:

Product Manager: Echo Liu

📧 Email: Echo@coreychem.com