N-Hexanoyl-L-homoserine lactone
| Overview | |
| Catalog # | bs-76414c-10mg |
| Product Name | N-Hexanoyl-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: 147852-83-3 Molecular formula: C10H17NO3 Molecular weight: 199.3 Purity: >98% (NMR) Appearance: White powder. Solubility: Soluble in DMSO and dimethylformamide (approx. 30mg/ml). InChiKey: ZJFKKPDLNLCPNP-QMMMGPOBSA-N SMILES: CCCCCC(=O)N[C@H]1CCOC1=O SMILES: [H][C@@]1(CCOC1=O)NC(=O)CCCCC |
| Description | N-Hexanoyl-L-homoserine lactone is a small diffusible signaling molecule involved in quorum sensing, controlling gene expression and affecting cellular metabolism. The diverse applications of this molecule include regulation of virulence in general and in cystic fibrosis, infection prevention, slime and biofilm reduction in commercial agriculture and aquaculture industries, food spoilage prevention and septicemia in fish. |