Method for the isolation of artemisinin from Artemisia annua

Details Method for the isolation of artemisinin from Artemisia annua Method for the isolation of artemisinin from Artemisia annua

1988-06-20

1990-08-28

Rollins, John W.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Having -c-, wherein x is chalcogen, bonded directly to...

A61K 31335

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049526030

ABSTRACT:
An improved method of producing artemisinin, an antimalarial agent, from the leaves of the plant Artemisia annua 1. comprising extracting the leaves of the plant with hexane, partitioning the hexane between hexane and acetonitrile following chromatographing the acetonitrile phase to produce substantially pure artemisinin.

REFERENCES:
Acton et al., J. Chrom., 355 (1986), 448-450.
Merck Index, 9th ed., p. 931, No. 6972, 1976.

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