DATASHEET
Formulation
Powder
Storage:
Stable for 2 years after receipt when stored at -20°C.
Product Information:
CAS Number: 192883-14-0
Molecular formula: C12H21NO4
Molecular weight: 243.3
Purity: >98% (HPLC)
Appearance: White to off-white powder.
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, DMF or acetonitrile.
InChiKey: XCZVBYOXRSFQBH-AXDSSHIGSA-N
SMILES: O=C1[C@@H](NC(CC(O)CCCCC)=O)CCO1
Description:
3-Hydroxy-octanoyl-L-homoserine lactone is a small diffusible signaling molecule and is a member of N-acyl-homoserine lactone family. N-acylhomoserine lactones (AHL) are involved in quorum sensing, controlling gene expression, and cellular metabolism. The diverse applications of this kind of molecule include regulation of virulence in general, infection prevention, and formation of biofilms.