SBR00121

Amphotericin B water soluble

from semisynthetic, powder

• Synonym(s): AmB, Amphotericin
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₅₁H₈₂N₂O₁₉
• Molecular Weight: 1027.20
• UNSPSC Code: 51302401

Properties

• biological source: fermentation/recombinant; semisynthetic
• Quality Level: 200
• assay: ≥90% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• storage condition: protect from light
• color: light yellow to very dark yellow, to very dark brown
• mode of action: cell membrane | interferes
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −20°C
• suitability: fungi; yeasts

Description

General description

Amphotericin B is a polyene antifungal antibiotic which has a high affinity for sterols, especially ergosterols, of both fungal and bacterial cell membranes. Amphotericin B water soluble is a synthetic derivative of AmB that preserves the antifungal activity but is highly miscible in water up to 100 mg/mL.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Mode of Action: Amphotericin B binds to sterols, forming pores in the membrane, and causing small molecules to leak out. Antimicrobial spectrum: Includes fungi and yeast It has a high affinity for sterols, especially ergosterols, of both fungal and bacterial cell membranes. It forms transmembrane channels by binding to sterols associated with membranes, thereby leading to the leakage of small molecules Amphotericin B elicits toxicity despite being an effective antibiotic for treating mycoses Normal usage in maintenance of antifungal cell cultures is 2.5 mg/L with penicillin and streptomycin used in the medium. Amphotericin B is most effective against fungi and yeast.

Features and Benefits

Easily soluble in water up to 100mg/mL
Animal component free
Tested for cell toxicity
Can be 0.2µm filtered

Preparation Note

Amphotericin B water soluble can be directly dissolved in the media to a working concentration of 2.5 mg/L.

Other Notes

Product is sensitive to light.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS08
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H372
• pcodes: P260 - P264 - P270 - P314 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: STOT RE 1
• Storage Class: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable