Description
A small diffusible signaling molecule secreted by various bacteria; can have activating or suppressing effects on gene expression and biofilm formation, respectively; produced via lactonolysis from 3-oxooctanoyl-homoserine lactone
Formal name: 3-hydroxy-N-[(3S)-tetrahydro-2-oxo-3-furanyl]-octanamide
Synonyms: OH-C8-HSL
Molecular weight: 243.3
CAS: 192883-14-0
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A crystalline solid