Properties
Description
Amphotericin B, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in ethanol and water, has strong immunosuppressant properties. It targets ergosterol.
Molecular Formula
C47H73NO17
Solubility
DMSO: 20 mg/mL (21.64 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Amphotericin B serves as a crucial tool in antifungal research, targeting fungal cell membrane integrity to treat systemic fungal infections.