| Bioactivity | N-3-Oxo-hexadecanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone is a signaling molecule to coordinate group behaviors at high densities in many bacteria. N-3-Oxo-hexadecanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone adsorbs to and promotes the remodeling of lipid membranes in ways that could underpin cell-cell or host-cell interactions[1]. |
| Name | N-3-Oxo-hexadecanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone |
| CAS | 925448-37-9 |
| Formula | C20H35NO4 |
| Molar Mass | 353.50 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
| Reference | [1]. Gahan CG, et al. Interactions of Bacterial Quorum Sensing Signals with Model Lipid Membranes: Influence of Acyl Tail Structure on Multiscale Response. Langmuir. 2021;37(41):12049-12058. |