Product Data Sheet
N-Heptanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone
Catalog No. A86006
N-Heptanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone is an amino acid derivative that serves as a key signaling molecule in bacterial communication processes, particularly in quorum sensing. This compound exhibits biological activity by modulating gene expression in response to population density, making it valuable for research applications in microbiology, synthetic biology, and the study of bacterial pathogenesis. Its role in influencing biofilm formation and virulence factors highlights its importance in understanding bacterial ecology and developing strategies for antimicrobial interventions.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A86006 |
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| M. Wt | 213.27 |
| Formula | C11H19NO3 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 106983-26-0 |
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Biological Activity
| Description | N-Heptanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone is an amino acid derivative that serves as a key signaling molecule in bacterial communication processes, particularly in quorum sensing. This compound exhibits biological activity by modulating gene expression in response to population density, making it valuable for research applications in microbiology, synthetic biology, and the study of bacterial pathogenesis. Its role in influencing biofilm formation and virulence factors highlights its importance in understanding bacterial ecology and developing strategies for antimicrobial interventions. |
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Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.
