N-Octanoyl-L-homoserine lactone

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.

Catalog Number CDX-O0038-M050
Alternative Name(s) N-[(3S)-Tetrahydro-2-oxo-3-furanyl]-octanamide; C8-HSL; OHL
Research Area Biochemicals, Immunology, Inflammation
Molecular Formula C12H21NO3
CAS# 147852-84-4
Purity >98%
Inchi InChI=1S/C12H21NO3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-11(14)13-10-8-9-16-12(10)15/h10H,2-9H2,1H3,(H,13,14)/t10-/m0/s1
Inchi Key JKEJEOJPJVRHMQ-JTQLQIEISA-N
SMILES CCCCCCCC(=O)N[C@H]1CCOC1=O
Size 50 mg
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