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N-octanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone

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N-octanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone is a signaling molecule used by bacteria for quorum sensing, particularly in biofilm formation and virulence.

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CAS#:

106983-28-2

SYNONYM:

N-3-Oxooctanoyl-L-homoserine lactone;3-Oxo-C8-HSL;3-Oxo-octanoylhomoserine lactone

FORMULA:

C12H21NO3

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CATEGORIES:

Organic Intermediate , Research and Development

Technical Specifications

Appearance :

colorless to pale yellow liquid

Boiling Point, °C :

127-129

Density, g/cm3 :

0.98

Flash Point, °C :

127

Molecular weight, g/mol :

227.31

Odor :

odorless

Refractive index, n20/D :

1.456

N-Octanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone is a versatile signaling molecule belonging to the family of acyl-homoserine lactones (AHLs). It is primarily known for its role in quorum sensing, a crucial mechanism that enables bacterial communication and regulates gene expression in response to population density. This compound is particularly significant in the study of Gram-negative bacteria, where it facilitates processes such as biofilm formation, virulence factor production, and bacterial motility. With its defined structure consisting of an octanoyl chain linked to an L-homoserine lactone moiety, N-Octanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone is an indispensable tool in microbiological and biochemical research. It is used extensively in laboratories to explore bacterial behaviors, investigate intercellular communication, and develop innovative antimicrobial strategies.

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CAS #

106983-28-2

CATEGORIES:

Organic Intermediate , Research and Development

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