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Amphotericin B, Streptomyces nodosus
Amphotericin B, CAS # 1397-89-3, is an antifungal that has been used against fungus caused by protozoan parasites of Leishmania genus. | CAS: 1397-89-3 | C47H73NO17 | 924.09 g/mol
Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar J61491.03
Quantity | 1 g |
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Description
Amphotericin B, antifungal activity has been used against leishmaniasis caused by protozoan parasites of the Leishmania genus. Amphotericin B trihydrate was observed to cause suppression of bone marrow progenitor cells and to induce Actinomycin D(CR001) sensitivity in drug resistant HELA cells in vitro.
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General Description
- Amphotericin B is an antibiotic that has antifungal activity and is produced mainly by Streptomyces nodosus
Applications
- It has antifungal activity against fungus caused by protozoan parasites of Leishmania genus by binding to an essential component of the fungal cell membrane and altering cell membrane permeability
- It can suppress bone marrow progenitor cells and induce Actinomycin D(CR001) sensitivity in drug resistant HELA cells in vitro

Chemical Identifiers
1397-89-3 | |
924.09 | |
APKFDSVGJQXUKY-ZNVUZQDLSA-N | |
(1R,3S,5R,6R,9R,11R,15S,16R,17R,18S,19Z,21Z,23Z,25Z,27Z,29Z,31Z,33R,35S,36R,37S)-33-{[(2R,3S,4S,5S,6R)-4-amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy}-1,3,5,6,9,11,17,37-octahydroxy-15,16,18-trimethyl-13-oxo-14,39-dioxabicyclo[33.3.1]nonatriaconta-19,21,23,25,27,29,31-heptaene-36-carboxylic acid |
C47H73NO17 | |
MFCD00877763 | |
134129663 | |
C[C@H]1O[C@@H](O[C@@H]2C[C@@H]3O[C@@](O)(C[C@H](O)[C@H]3C(O)=O)C[C@@H](O)C[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)CC[C@@H](O)C[C@@H](O)CC(=O)O[C@@H](C)[C@H](C)[C@H](O)[C@@H](C)\C=C/C=C\C=C/C=C\C=C/C=C\C=C/2)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](N)[C@@H]1O |
Specifications
Amphotericin B | |
1397-89-3 | |
1 g | |
C47H73NO17 | |
78342 | |
Soluble in aqueous buffers at pH 2;0 or 11;0; Insoluble at pH 6;0-7;0; Also soluble in DMSO or DMF | |
C[C@H]1O[C@@H](O[C@@H]2C[C@@H]3O[C@@](O)(C[C@H](O)[C@H]3C(O)=O)C[C@@H](O)C[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)CC[C@@H](O)C[C@@H](O)CC(=O)O[C@@H](C)[C@H](C)[C@H](O)[C@@H](C)\C=C/C=C\C=C/C=C\C=C/C=C\C=C/2)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](N)[C@@H]1O | |
924.09 | |
924.1 |
Powder | |
Yellow | |
Light and moisture sensitive | |
MFCD00877763 | |
14,585 | |
APKFDSVGJQXUKY-ZNVUZQDLSA-N | |
(1R,3S,5R,6R,9R,11R,15S,16R,17R,18S,19Z,21Z,23Z,25Z,27Z,29Z,31Z,33R,35S,36R,37S)-33-{[(2R,3S,4S,5S,6R)-4-amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy}-1,3,5,6,9,11,17,37-octahydroxy-15,16,18-trimethyl-13-oxo-14,39-dioxabicyclo[33.3.1]nonatriaconta-19,21,23,25,27,29,31-heptaene-36-carboxylic acid | |
134129663 | |
Amphotericin B, Streptomyces nodosus |
Safety and Handling
- Amphotericin B, Streptomyces nodosus
Signal Word
- Warning
Hazard Category
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
Hazard Statement
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Amphotericin B
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