N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone

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N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone Structure
N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone structure
Common Name N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone
CAS Number 106983-30-6 Molecular Weight 227.30000
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C12H21NO3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point N/A

 Use of N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone


N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone is a member of N-acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs) family, also one of the signal molecule of quorum-sensing (QS) signals. N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone can regulate the production of siderophores and present positive correlation in Aeromonas sobria strain AS7. N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone can also regulate the secretion of proteases and stimulate the production of total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N)[1].

Summary: N-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone, Chinese name N-辛酰基-DL-高丝氨酸内酯, CAS number 106983-30-6, molecular formula C12H21NO3, molecular weight 227.30000. It is a solid used for studying gene expression regulation in Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella, involving quorum sensing and cell-to-cell communication. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

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Name n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone
Synonym More Synonyms

 N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone Biological Activity

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Description N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone is a member of N-acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs) family, also one of the signal molecule of quorum-sensing (QS) signals. N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone can regulate the production of siderophores and present positive correlation in Aeromonas sobria strain AS7. N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone can also regulate the secretion of proteases and stimulate the production of total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N)[1].
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References

[1]. Li T, et al. Involvement of Acylated Homoserine Lactones (AHLs) of Aeromonas sobria in Spoilage of Refrigerated Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus L.). Sensors (Basel). 2016 Jul 13;16(7):1083.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

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Molecular Formula C12H21NO3
Molecular Weight 227.30000
Exact Mass 227.15200
PSA 55.40000
LogP 2.16950
InChIKey JKEJEOJPJVRHMQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCCCCC(=O)NC1CCOC1=O
Storage condition 2-8°C

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Safety Phrases 24/25
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2932209090

 Customs

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HS Code 2932209090
Summary 2932209090. other lactones. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

 Articles18

More Articles

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Quorum sensing and Chromobacterium violaceum: exploitation of violacein production and inhibition for the detection of N-acylhomoserine lactones.

Microbiology 143 , 3703, (1997)

Quorum sensing relies upon the interaction of a diffusible signal molecule with a transcriptional activator protein to couple gene expression with cell population density. In Gram-negative bacteria, s...

Quorum sensing in the genus Burkholderia.

Int. J. Med. Microbiol. 296 , 103-110, (2006)

The genus Burkholderia contains over 30 species, many of which are important human pathogens. In addition to the primary pathogens Burkholderia pseudomallei and Burkholderia mallei, several species ha...

Quorum sensing-dependent regulation and blockade of exoprotease production in Aeromonas hydrophila.

Infect. Immun. 67 , 5192-5199, (1999)

In Aeromonas hydrophila, the ahyI gene encodes a protein responsible for the synthesis of the quorum sensing signal N-butanoyl-L-homoserine lactone (C4-HSL). Inactivation of the ahyI gene on the A. hy...

 Synonyms

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N-CAPRYLOYL-DL-HOMOSERINE LACTONE
N-octanoylhomoserine lactone
N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone
3-octanoylamino-dihydro-furan-2-one

 N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone | FAQ

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Q: What is the SMILES notation of n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone?
A: SMILES notation of n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone is CCCCCCCC(=O)NC1CCOC1=O.
Q: What English synonyms does n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone have?
A: English synonyms of n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone: N-CAPRYLOYL-DL-HOMOSERINE LACTONE, N-octanoylhomoserine lactone, N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone, 3-octanoylamino-dihydro-furan-2-one.
Q: What is the English name of n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone?
A: The English name of n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone is n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone.
Q: What are the uses of n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone?
A: Main uses of n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone: N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone is a member of N-acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs) family, also one of the signal molecule of quorum-sensing (QS) signals. N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone can regulate the production of siderophores and present positive correlation in Aeromonas sobria strain AS7. N-Octanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone can also regulate the secretion of proteases and stimulate the production of total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N)[1].
Q: What is the safety information for n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone?
A: Safety information for n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone: 24/25.
Q: What is the molecular weight of n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone?
A: Molecular weight of n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone is 227.30000.
Q: What is the molecular formula of n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone?
A: Molecular formula of n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone is C12H21NO3.
Q: What are the storage conditions for n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone?
A: Storage conditions for n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone: 2-8°C.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone is 55.40000.
Q: What is the InChIKey of n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone?
A: InChIKey of n-octanoyl-dl-homoserine lactone is JKEJEOJPJVRHMQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

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