N-CAPROYL-L-HOMOSERINE LACTONE

• CAT Number: M009356
• CAS Number: 106983-28-2
• Molecular Formula: C10H17NO3
• Molecular Weight: 199.25
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Bacterial
• Storage: -80°C
• IUPAC Name: N-(2-oxooxolan-3-yl)hexanamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H17NO3/c1-2-3-4-5-9(12)11-8-6-7-14-10(8)13/h8H,2-7H2,1H3,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: ZJFKKPDLNLCPNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCC(=O)NC1CCOC1=O

N-Caproyl-L-Homoserine Lactone (C6-HSL)（Cat No.:M009356）is a small signaling molecule belonging to the N-acyl homoserine lactone family, commonly used in quorum sensing studies in Gram-negative bacteria. This compound enables bacterial cells to communicate by diffusing across cell membranes and binding to specific receptors, thereby regulating gene expression in response to population density. C6-HSL plays a critical role in coordinating behaviors like biofilm formation, virulence, and motility in microbial communities. Its stability and efficacy in mimicking natural quorum-sensing processes make it essential for research into bacterial communication and potential antimicrobial strategies.