Amphotericin B
Description
A polyene antibiotic produced by Streptomycetes nodosus that has shown antitumor activity.
Specifications
Cas No. 1397-89-3
Product ID A5130
Product Name Amphotericin B
Synonym Ampho-Moronal; Fungilin; Fungizone
Formula Wt. 924.08
Melting Point >170oC (dec)
Purity 87%
Solubility Soluble in DMSO (30-40mg/mL), DMF(2-4mg/mL) or water (pH 2 or 11).
Stability Protect from light.
Store Temp -20oC
References Presant CA, Metter GE, Multhauf P et al. Cancer Treat Rep. 68:651-4 (1984). Medoff J, Medoff G, Goldstein MN et al. Cancer Res. 35:2548-52 (1975).
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