N-octanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone | CAS 147852-84-4

Element: homoserine octanoyl lactone

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Identification

N-octanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone

CAS:

147852-84-4

EINECS:

Molecular Formula:

C₁₂H₂₁NO₃

MDL:

MFCD11113139

SMILES:

CCCCCCCC(=O)N[C@H]1CCOC1=O

Synonym:

n-octanoyl-l-homoserine lactone ; octanoyl-l-homoserine lactone ; n-[(3s)-tetrahydro-2-oxo-3-furanyl]octanamide ; ohl ; c8-hsl, ohl, n-octanoyl-l-homoserine lactone ; c8-hsl

Description

N-octanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone is a small diffusible signaling molecule involved in quorum sensing, thereby controlling gene expression and affecting cellular metabolism. The applications of this molecule include regulation of virulence in general and in cystic fibrosis and infection prevention.