92466-31-4

Basic information

• Product Name: 4,5-Epoxyartemisinic acid
• Synonyms: 4,5-Epoxyartemisinic acid
• CAS NO: 92466-31-4
• Molecular Formula: C15H22O3
• Mol File: 92466-31-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 396.4±15.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.121±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• PKA: 4.32±0.11(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 4,5-Epoxyartemisinic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 4,5-Epoxyartemisinic acid(92466-31-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 4,5-Epoxyartemisinic acid(92466-31-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 92466-31-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

4,5-Epoxyartemisinic acid is a chemical compound derived from artemisinin, a natural compound found in the sweet wormwood plant. It is a precursor in the biosynthesis of artemisinin, which is a well-known and potent antimalarial drug. 4,5-Epoxyartemisinic acid is a key intermediate in the semi-synthetic production of artemisinin and has potential as a starting material for the large-scale commercial synthesis of artemisinin.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
4,5-Epoxyartemisinic acid is used as a key intermediate for the semi-synthetic production of artemisinin, a potent antimalarial drug. It is essential for the large-scale commercial synthesis of artemisinin to combat malaria.
Used in Research and Development:
4,5-Epoxyartemisinic acid is used as a starting material for the development of microbial biosynthesis methods to produce artemisinin. This aims to enable cost-effective and sustainable production of the antimalarial drug.
Used in Synthesis of Other Compounds:
4,5-Epoxyartemisinic acid is used as a building block for the synthesis of other valuable compounds with pharmaceutical or agricultural applications, showcasing its potential for diverse uses beyond its role in artemisinin production.