DATASHEET
Formulation
Powder
Storage:
Stable for 2 years after receipt when stored at +4°C.
Product Information:
CAS Number: 147852-84-4
Molecular formula: C12H21NO3
Molecular weight: 227.3
Purity: >98% (NMR)
Appearance: White powder.
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO and dimethylformamide (approx. 30mg/ml).
InChiKey: JKEJEOJPJVRHMQ-JTQLQIEISA-N
SMILES: CCCCCCCC(=O)N[C@H]1CCOC1=O
SMILES: CCCCCCCC(=O)N[C@H]1CCOC1=O
Description:
N-Octanoyl-L-homoserine lactone (C8-HSL) is a small diffusible signaling molecule involved in quorum sensing, thereby controlling gene expression and affecting cellular metabolism. The applications of this molecule include infection prevention and regulation of virulence in general and in cystic fibrosis.