CAS 71963-77-4: Artemether
Description:Artemether is an antimalarial compound derived from artemisinin, which is extracted from the sweet wormwood plant, Artemisia annua. It is primarily used in the treatment of malaria, particularly for cases caused by Plasmodium falciparum, including drug-resistant strains. Artemether is characterized by its rapid action against the malaria parasite, making it effective in reducing the severity of symptoms. The compound is typically administered in combination with lumefantrine to enhance efficacy and reduce the risk of resistance. Chemically, artemether is a sesquiterpene lactone with a complex structure that includes an endoperoxide bridge, which is crucial for its antimalarial activity. It is generally well-tolerated, but potential side effects may include nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Artemether is usually available in oral formulations, but it can also be administered via intramuscular injection in severe cases. Its use is a key component of combination therapy strategies recommended by the World Health Organization to combat malaria effectively.
Formula:C16H26O5
InChI:InChI=1S/C16H26O5/c1-9-5-6-12-10(2)13(17-4)18-14-16(12)11(9)7-8-15(3,19-14)20-21-16/h9-14H,5-8H2,1-4H3/t9-,10-,11+,12+,13+,14-,15-,16-/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=SXYIRMFQILZOAM-HVNFFKDJSA-N
SMILES:O1OC23C4OC(OC)C(C)C3CCC(C)C2CCC1(O4)C
- Synonyms:
- (1R,4S,5R,8S,9R,10S,12R,13R)-10-Methoxy-1,5,9-trimethyl-11,14,15,16-tetraoxatetracyclo[10.3.1.0~4,13~.0~8,13~]hexadecane
- (3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,10R,12R,12aR)-10-methoxy-3,6,9-trimethyldecahydro-3,12-epoxy[1,2]dioxepino[4,3-i]isochromene
- (3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,10S,12R,12aR)-10-methoxy-3,6,9-trimethyldecahydro-3,12-epoxy[1,2]dioxepino[4,3-i]isochromene
- (3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,10S,12R,12aR)-Decahydro-10-methoxy-3,6,9-trimethyl-3,12-epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin
- (4S,5R,8S,9R,10S,12R,13R)-10-Methoxy-1,5,9-trimethyl-11,14,15,16-tetraoxatetracyclo[10.3.1.0~4,13~.0~8,13~]hexadecane
- 3,12-Epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin, decahydro-10-methoxy-3,6,9-trimethyl-, [3R-(3α,5aβ,6β,8aβ,9α,10α,12β,12aR*)]-
- 3,12-epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin, decahydro-10-methoxy-3,6,9-trimethyl-, (3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,10S,12R,12aR)-
- 3,12-epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin, decahydro-10-methoxy-3,6,9-trimethyl-, (5aS,6R,8aS,9R,10S,12R,12aR)-
- Artemetero
- Artemether [INN]
- See more synonyms
- Artemetherum
- Artemos
- Artenam
- Artesaph
- Artesian
- Dihydroartemisinin methyl ether
- Falcidol
- Gvither
- Larither
- Malartem
- Paluther
- Sm 224
- β-Artemether
- β-Dihydroartemisinin methyl ether
- Artemether