DATASHEET
Formulation
Solid
Storage:
Stable for 2 years after receipt when stored at -20°C.
Product Information:
CAS Number: 106983-26-0
Molecular formula: C11H19NO3
Molecular weight: 213.3
Purity: >97% (GC)
Appearance: White solid.
Solubility: Soluble in chloroform.
InChiKey: FTMZLSDESAOPSZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: CCCCCCC(=O)NC1CCOC1=O
SMILES: CCCCCCC(=O)NC1CCOC1=O
Description:
N-Heptanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone (C7-HSL) is a small diffusible signaling molecule involved in quorum sensing, thereby controlling gene expression and affecting cellular metabolism. The diverse applications of this kind of molecule include regulation of virulence, infection prevention and septicemia in fish.