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.
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%