Compound Q&A
What industries use artemisinic acid (CAS: 8028-66-8)?
Answer
Artemisinic acid finds significant use in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the production of antimalarial drugs like artemisinin. It is also explored for use in the polymer industry for its biocompatibility and potential applications in biodegradable polymers. Additionally, it has shown promise in the development of biosensors and as a precursor in semiconductor fabrication.
About
CAS No
8028-66-8
English Name
Artemisinic acid
Molecular Formula
C15H22O2
Molecular Weight
234.33 g/mol
SMILES
OC(C(=C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](C)[C@@H]2CCC(C)=C[C@@H]21)=O
InChIKey
PLQMEXSCSAIXGB-SAXRGWBVSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-23 08:16