Artesunate

Name: Artesunate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003962

About Artesunate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Artesunate in IP/BP/USP grade, an anti-infective API registered under CAS number 88495-63-0. Its molecular formula is C19H28O8 and its molecular weight is 384.4 g/mol. Alternative names: Artesunic acid and Plasmotrin.

It is supplied as a powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

As an active pharmaceutical ingredient within our antiviral, antifungal and antiparasitic APIs range, it is offered in IP/BP/USP grade for formulation development, generic drug programmes and commercial manufacturing. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Artesunate in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Anti-infective formulations
Generic drug development
Formulation R&D

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Artesunate
Catalogue No.	VQ-003962
CAS Number	88495-63-0
IUPAC name	4-oxo-4-[[(1R,4S,5R,8S,9R,10S,12R,13R)-1,5,9-trimethyl-11,14,15,16-tetraoxatetracyclo[10.3.1.04,13.08,13]hexadecan-10-yl]oxy]butanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₉H₂₈O₈
Molecular weight	384.4 g/mol
Exact mass	384.1784
Grade	IP/BP/USP
InChIKey	FIHJKUPKCHIPAT-AHIGJZGOSA-N
SMILES	C[C@@H]1CC[C@H]2[C@H]([C@@H](O[C@H]3[C@@]24[C@H]1CC[C@](O3)(OO4)C)OC(=O)CCC(=O)O)C
PubChem CID	6917864

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
LogP (XLogP3)	2.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 8
TPSA	101 Å²
Synonyms	Artesunic acid, Plasmotrin, Saphnate, Dihydroqinghasu hemsuccinate, Zysunate, Dihydroqinghaosu hemisuccinate, LJPC-0118, Dihydroartemisinine-12alpha-succinate, alpha-artesunic acid, Dihydroartemisinin, Succinyl, Dihydroartemisinine 12 alpha succinate, Arinate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P317, P321, P330, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Artesunate?

The CAS Registry Number of Artesunate is 88495-63-0. It is also known as Artesunic acid, Plasmotrin, Saphnate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Artesunate?

Artesunate has the molecular formula C19H28O8 and a molecular weight of 384.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-oxo-4-[[(1R,4S,5R,8S,9R,10S,12R,13R)-1,5,9-trimethyl-11,14,15,16-tetraoxatetracyclo[10.3.1.04,13.08,13]hexadecan-10-yl]oxy]butanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Artesunate can I order?

We supply Artesunate in IP/BP/USP grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Artesunate?

Yes. Every lot of Artesunate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Artesunate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Artesunate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.