Dihydroartemisinin (mixture of alpha and beta isomers)

CAS: 131175-87-6

Ref. 3D-GFA17587

Product Information

• Name: Dihydroartemisinin (mixture of alpha and beta isomers)
• Synonyms: 3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,12R,12aR)-decahydro-3,6,9-trimethyl-3,12-Epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin-10-ol

Description

Dihydroartemisinin is a drug that is used to treat malaria. It is a mixture of αlpha and β-isomers. It has been shown to be cytotoxic in vitro and in vivo, with significant cytotoxicity against cancer cells as well as minimal toxicity for non-cancer cells. Dihydroartemisinin also has significant activity against infectious diseases, including malaria and tuberculosis. Dihydroartemisinin (mixture of αlpha and beta isomers) Dihydroartemisinin (mixture of αlpha and beta isomers) belongs to the class of drugs called anti-malarial agents. It has been shown to be cytotoxic in vitro and in vivo, with significant cytotoxicity against cancer cells as well as minimal toxicity for non-cancer cells. Dihydroartemisinin also has significant activity against infectious diseases, including malaria and tuberculosis.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 284.35 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₂₄O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%