N-Octanoyl-L-homoserine lactone

Overview
Catalog #	bs-76642c-5mg
Product Name	N-Octanoyl-L-homoserine lactone
Specifications
Storage Buffer	Powder
Storage Condition	Stable for 2 years after receipt when stored at +4°C.
Target
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.