N-(Ketocaproyl)-DL-homoserine lactone

• CAT Number: I016392
• CAS Number: 76924-95-3
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₅NO₄
• Molecular Weight: 213.23
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Bacterial
• Storage: −20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-oxo-N-(2-oxooxolan-3-yl)hexanamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H15NO4/c1-2-3-7(12)6-9(13)11-8-4-5-15-10(8)14/h8H,2-6H2,1H3,(H,11,13)
• InChIKey: YRYOXRMDHALAFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCC(=O)CC(=O)NC1CCOC1=O

N-(Ketocaproyl)-DL-homoserine lactone（Cat No.:I016392）is a versatile synthetic compound used in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. It functions as a signaling molecule in quorum sensing, a mechanism used by bacteria to regulate gene expression in response to population density. By mimicking bacterial signaling processes, this compound helps explore bacterial communication pathways and their implications in infection control. Its unique structure, featuring both a ketocaproyl group and homoserine lactone, makes it valuable for studying enzyme interactions, microbial metabolism, and potential therapeutic applications targeting bacterial virulence. Ideal for advanced biochemical research.

Reference

[1]. Li SZ, et al. Influence of the d/l configuration of N-acyl-homoserine lactones (AHLs) and analogues on their Lux-R dependent quorum sensing activity. Bioorg Chem. 2018 Apr;77:215-222.