Amphotericin A

CAS: 1405-32-9

Ref. 3D-FA177367

Product Information

• Name: Amphotericin A
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Amphotericin A is a polyene macrolide antibiotic, which is derived primarily from the soil bacterium *Streptomyces nodosus*. This compound functions by binding to ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes. This binding creates pores in the membrane, increasing its permeability and ultimately leading to cell death. Unlike its more widely used counterpart Amphotericin B, Amphotericin A is less frequently utilized but is critical in the study and understanding of antifungal activity.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 926.09 g/mol
• Formula: C₄₇H₇₅NO₁₇
• Purity: Min. 95%