N-dodecanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone

SKU: orb1308789

Description

N-Dodecanoyl-L-homoserine lactone (C12-HSL) is a key acyl-homoserine lactone (AHL) quorum-sensing signal. It is widely used in vitro and in vivo to study microbial communication, biofilm regulation, and host-pathogen interactions in research fields such as microbiology and infectious disease.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 137173-46-7
• MW: 283.41
• Purity: 99.86% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₆H₂₉NO₃
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)N[C@H]1CCOC1=O
• Target: Antibacterial,Others
• Solubility: DMSO:25 mg/mL (88.21 mM)

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  N-dodecanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone inhibits IgE dependent and independent degranulation and mediator release from primary mast cells.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

C12-HSL, NdodecanoylLHomoserine lactone, N-dodecanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone, inhibit, N dodecanoyl L Homoserine lactone, Inhibitor

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

10221437