Abstract:
Artemisinin
Botanical Source: Artemisia Annua L.
Other names: Qinghaosu, Arteannuin, Artemisinine
CAS No.: 63968-64-9
Plant Part Used: Leaf
Molecular Formula: C15H22O5
Molecular Weight: 282.34
Appearance: White needle crystal
Specification: Artemisinin 99% by HPLC
Description:
Artemisinin is also known as Qinghaosu and its derivatives are a group of drugs that possess the most rapid action of all current drugs against Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Treatments containing an artemisinin derivative (artemisinin-combination therapies, ACTs) are now standard treatment worldwide for P. Falciparum malaria. The starting compound artemisinin is isolated from the plant Artemisia annua, sweet wormwood, a herb employed in Chinese traditional medicine.
Functions:
Antimalarial;
Treatment of Falciparum malaria and brain type malaria;
Attacking the cancer cells;
Killing trichomonas vaginalis;
Antibacterial, Artemisinin has anti-influenza virus effect;
Also can be used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus and DLE;
Treat schistosomiasis and leptospirosis.
| Analysis Items | Specifications | Results | Methods used |
| Identification | Positive | Conforms | Chemical method/TLC/IR |
| Appearance | Colorless Crystal powder | Conforms | Visual test |
Artemisinin, identification by IR Corresponds qualitatively to the
Spectrum | Corresponds qualitatively to the comparison | Conforms | / |
| Odor | Characteristic pleasant | Conforms | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic bitter | Conforms | Organoleptic |
| Assay | Artemisinin 99%min. | 99.81% | By HPLC |
| Related substance | No More than 2.0% in each case | Conforms | HPLC |
| Total related substance | NMT 5.0% | Conforms | HPLC |
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| Melting Point | 150-153ºC | 151.3ºC | CP2005 |
| Clarity to the solution 1 %( m/v) | Clear to slightly opalescent | Clear | / |
| Optical Rotation[]D20 | +75°-- +78° | +75.8° | Optical Rotator |
| Moisture Content (5g) | NMT 0.5% | 0.18% | 1g / 80ºC |
| Residue on Ignition (2g) | NMT 0.1% | 0.02% | 1g/600-750ºC |
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| Microbiological Data | Total Plate Count<1,000cfu/g | < 200 cfu/g | GB 4789.2 |
| Total Yeast & Mold<100cfu/g | < 50 cfu/g | GB 4789.15 |
| E. Coli to be absent /g | Absent | GB 4789.3 |
| Staphylococcus to be absent/g | Absent | GB 4789.10 |
| Salmonella to be absent/g | Absent | GB 4789.4 |
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| Packing and Storage | Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum. |
| Keep tightly sealed, store away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. |
| Shelf Life | 3 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |
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