N-Octanoyl-L-homoserine lactone
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- Product Code: 57943
Alias:
N - [(3 S )-tetrahydro-2-oxo-3-furyl] octanamide
CAS:
147852-84-4
| Molecular Weight: | 227.3 g./mol | Molecular Formula: | C₁₂H₂₁NO₃ |
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| EC Number: | MDL Number: | MFCD11113139 | |
| Melting Point: | 134-135 °C (lit.) | Boiling Point: | |
| Density: | Storage Condition: | −20°C |
Product Description:
N-Octanoyl-L-homoserine lactone plays a significant role in quorum sensing, a process used by bacteria to communicate and coordinate behavior based on population density. It is particularly important in Gram-negative bacteria, where it helps regulate the expression of genes involved in biofilm formation, virulence, and other group activities. This compound is widely studied in microbiology for its potential to disrupt bacterial communication, offering a novel approach to controlling bacterial infections without directly killing the bacteria, thus reducing the risk of antibiotic resistance. Additionally, it is used in research to understand bacterial signaling pathways and develop strategies to inhibit harmful bacterial behaviors in medical, agricultural, and industrial settings.
Product Specification:
| Test | Specification |
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| APPEARANCE | White to Off White Powder to Crystals |
| PURITY | 95.5-100 |
| Infrared spectrum | Conforms to Structure |
| NMR | Conforms to Structure |
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| 0.005 | 10-20 days | $119.71 |
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| 0.010 | 10-20 days | $224.42 |
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| 0.050 | 10-20 days | $387.94 |
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N-Octanoyl-L-homoserine lactone
N-Octanoyl-L-homoserine lactone plays a significant role in quorum sensing, a process used by bacteria to communicate and coordinate behavior based on population density. It is particularly important in Gram-negative bacteria, where it helps regulate the expression of genes involved in biofilm formation, virulence, and other group activities. This compound is widely studied in microbiology for its potential to disrupt bacterial communication, offering a novel approach to controlling bacterial infections without directly killing the bacteria, thus reducing the risk of antibiotic resistance. Additionally, it is used in research to understand bacterial signaling pathways and develop strategies to inhibit harmful bacterial behaviors in medical, agricultural, and industrial settings.
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