Synthesis of novel 10-deoxoartemisinins

The synthesis of novel 10-deoxoartemisinin derivatives containing heterocyclic rings and hydrophilic groups, and their antimalarial activity assessment are described. Most of the synthesized derivatives are more potent than artemisinin, especially, some of them are 20–25 times more potent than artemisinin to two chloroquine-resistant and sensitive clones of P. falciparum.