N-(3-Oxobutanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone

N-(3-Oxobutanoyl)-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.

Catalog Number CDX-O0037-M100
Alternative Name(s) 3-oxo-C4-HSL; 3-oxo-N-[(3S)-Tetrahydro-2-oxo-3-furanyl]-butanamide
Research Area Biochemicals, Inflammation
Molecular Formula C8H11NO4
CAS# 148433-27-6
Purity >97%
Inchi InChI=1S/C8H11NO4/c1-5(10)4-7(11)9-6-2-3-13-8(6)12/h6H,2-4H2,1H3,(H,9,11)/t6-/m0/s1
Inchi Key FIHPLICEAUNEFV-LURJTMIESA-N
SMILES [H][C@@]1(CCOC1=O)NC(=O)CC(C)=O
Size 100 mg
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