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Artemisinin

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[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
[Ingestion]

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately.
[Skin]

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
[Inhalation]

May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Personal Protection]

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
[Respirators]

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
[Appearance]

White crystalline powder.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

156-157
[Usage]

Anti-malerial.
[Product Name]

(+)-Arteannuin
[Synonyms]

3,12-Epoxy-12H-pyranol(4,3-j)-1,2-benzodioxepin-10(3H)-one, octahydro-3,6,9-trimethyl-, (3- alpha,5a-beta,6-beta,8a-beta,9-alpha,12-beta,12aR*)-(+)
Arteannuin
Artemisia annua L., extract
Octahydro-3,6,9-trimethyl-3,12-epoxy-12H-pyrano(4,3-j)-1,2-benzodioxepin-10(3H)-one
Qing Hau Sau
Qinghaosu
[CAS]

63968-64-9
[Formula]

C15H22O5
[Molecular Weight]

282.33
[RTECS]

KD4170000
[RTECS Class]

Drug; Natural Product
[Merck]

12,856
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

4194670
[Small spills/leaks]

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
[Stability]

No data.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents, acids, acetic anhydride, acid chlorides, carbon dioxide.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.