Artemether

Artemether is an antimalarial agent used to treat acute uncomplicated malaria. It is administered in combination with lumefantrine for improved efficacy. This combination therapy exerts its effects against the erythrocytic stages of Plasmodium spp. and may be used to treat infections caused by P. falciparum and unidentified Plasmodium species, including infections acquired in chloroquine-resistant areas.

IUPAC Name: (1R,4S,5R,8S,9R,10S,12R,13R)-10-methoxy-1,5,9-trimethyl-11,14,15,16-tetraoxatetracyclo[10.3.1.04,13.08,13]hexadecane
CAS No: 71963-77-4
Synonyms: Artemether
71963-77-4
beta-Artemether
Dihydroartemisinin methyl ether
Artemisininelactol methyl ether
Methyl-dihydroartemisinine
Artemetherum
Artemetero
Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₂₆O₅
Molecular Weight: 298.37 g/mol