Description

Artesunate is a potent, water-soluble derivative of artemisinin, a key active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the fight against malaria. It is a critical component in first-line artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) for the effective treatment of uncomplicated and severe *Plasmodium falciparum* malaria. This high-purity compound is essential for pharmaceutical manufacturers, research institutions, and global health organizations dedicated to producing life-saving antimalarial medications and advancing parasitology research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical API: Primary active ingredient in injectable and oral formulations for the treatment of severe and uncomplicated malaria.
• Antimalarial Drug Manufacturing: Core component in the synthesis of Artesunate-based Combination Therapies (ACTs), which are the WHO-recommended first-line treatment.
• Medical Research: Used in *in vitro* and *in vivo* studies to investigate malaria parasite biology, drug resistance mechanisms, and new therapeutic protocols.
• Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: Potential application in the treatment of certain parasitic infections in animals.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control testing in pharmaceutical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Artesunate
CAS No.	88495-63-0
Molecular Formula	C19H28O8
Molecular Weight	384.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Artesunate; Dihydroartemisinin-12-α-succinate; Artesunic Acid; Artesunatum; Dihydroqinghaosu-12-α-succinate; WR-256283; (3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,10S,12R,12aR)-Decahydro-3,6,9-trimethyl-3,12-epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin-10-ol hydrogen succinate
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Quality Control

Our Artesunate is manufactured under strict quality management systems, targeting specifications that meet or exceed major pharmacopoeial standards such as USP, EP, and CP. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, impurity profiling, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance for our pharmaceutical partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines
Specific Rotation	+10.0° to +14.0° (c = 1 in CHCl3)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.