Amphotericin B is a polyene antifungal antibiotic from Streptomyces sp. It has a high affinity for sterols, primarily ergosterols, of fungal and bacterial cell membranes. It is an antibiotic solution effective against yeast and other fungi. Amphotericin B may be toxic to some insect cell types. Amphotericin B, is an antimycotic.
Application Notes
Amphotericin B is used as antifungal in cell culture media.
Usage Statement
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Key Applications
Cell culture applications | Antimicrobial Treatment
SKU | 0916723-CF |
Alternate Names | Fungizone |
Application Notes | Amphotericin B is used as antifungal in cell culture media. |
Base Catalog Number | 1672346,1672348 |
CAS # | 1397-89-3 |
Concentration | 250 µg/mL |
EC Number | 215-742-2 |
Format | Solution |
Formulation Details | Liquid | It is formulated with deoxycholate and prepared in water for increased solubility. |
Molecular Formula | C47H73NO17 |
Molecular Weight | 924.08 |
Solubility | Slightly soluble in water; DMF/1M HCL 3/1: 49.00 - 51.00 mg/mL; Amphotericin B is insoluble in water at pH 6 to 7, but soluble in water at pH 2 or 11. It is soluble in DMSO (30 – 40 mg/mL) and in dimethylformamide (2 – 4 mg/mL). |
Sterility | Sterile |
Typical Working Concentration | 0.25 – 2.5 μg/mL |
Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |