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Artemether

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[Flash Point]

141
[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish with carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Water spray. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with the skin and eyes.
[Storage]

Store in original container in a cool dark place.
[Inhalation]

Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention.
[Skin]

Immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
[Eyes]

Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water, provided person is conscious. Seek medical advice.
[Personal Protection]

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots & heavy rubber gloves.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

86 - 88
[Boiling Point]

358
[Vapor Pressure]

5.6E-5 (25 C)
[Density]

1.18 g/cm3 (20 C)
[Partition Coefficient]

3.07
[Heat Of Vaporization]

57.9 kJ/mol
[Usage]

An antimalarial for the treatment of multi-drug resistant strains of falciparum malaria.
[Product Name]

[3R-(3R,5aS,6S,8aS,9R,10R,12S,12aR**)]-Decahydro-10-methoxy-3,6,9-trimethyl-3,12-epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-benzodioxepin
[Synonyms]

3,12-Epoxy-12H-pyrano(4,3-j)-1,2-benzodioxepin, decahydro-10-methoxy-3,6,9-trimethyl-, (3-alpha,5a-beta,6-beta,8a-beta,9-alpha,12-beta,12aR)-, (+)
Artemisininelactol methyl ether
beta-Artemether
CGP-56696
Dihydroartemisinin methyl ether
[CAS]

71963-77-4
[Formula]

C16H26O5
[Molecular Weight]

298.38
[RTECS]

KD4165000
[Merck]

12,854
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep-up/absorb in suitable material, place in a container and hold for disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after pickup is complete.
[Combustion Products]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.