Product Description

Artemether is an antimalarial agent used to treat acute uncomplicated malaria. It is administered
in combination with lumefantrine for improved efficacy.

Identification

Molecular Formula   :     C16H26O5

Cas No.                       :     71963-77-4

Regulatory Documents

USDMF                      :     

EDMF                         :     

Batch Size                 :     100 Kgs.

Artemether Powder
Artemether Powder

Specifications

Appearance   :     A white crystals or a white crystalline powder.

Solubility

Very soluble in Dichloromethane and acetone; Freely soluble in Ethyl
acetate and Practically insoluble in water

Specific Optical Rotation   :     +166° to +173°C at 20°C

Loss On Drying                    :    Not more than 0.5 %

Sulfated ash                         :     Not more than 0.10%

Assay

Artemether   :     97.0 % to 102.0 % (dried substance)

Chromatographic purity By HPLC

Any single Impurity             :      Not more than 0.50%

One such pea                       :     Not more than 0.25%

Total impurity                      :    Not more than 1.0%