Description

C7-Hsl CAS NO 177158-20-2 is a high-purity synthetic chemical compound belonging to the class of N-acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs), which are key signaling molecules in bacterial quorum sensing. This compound is critical for researchers and industries studying and manipulating bacterial communication, biofilm formation, and virulence. It is an essential tool for pharmaceutical R&D, agricultural science, and industrial biotechnology applications where precise control of microbial behavior is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a standard or reagent in studies targeting quorum-sensing inhibition for novel anti-infective and anti-biofilm drug development.
• Agricultural Biotechnology: Employed in research to disrupt pathogenic bacterial communication in crops, offering a potential strategy for biocontrol agents.
• Microbial Physiology Studies: Serves as a precise signaling molecule in laboratories to investigate and characterize AHL-mediated gene regulation in various bacterial species.
• Industrial Bioprocessing: Applied in fermentation and biofilm engineering research to understand and potentially control microbial consortia for optimized production.
• Academic Research: A key compound for universities and institutes conducting fundamental research in microbiology, synthetic biology, and chemical ecology.
• Diagnostic Development: Used in the development of biosensors and assays designed to detect specific quorum-sensing activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	C7-Hsl
CAS No.	177158-20-2
Molecular Formula	C13H21NO4
Molecular Weight	255.31 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Heptanoyl-L-homoserine lactone; C7-AHL; N-(3-Oxooctanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone; N-(3-Oxooctanoyl)homoserine lactone; Heptanoylhomoserine lactone; 3-Oxo-C7-HSL; N-Octanoyl-3-oxo-homoserine lactone; AHL (C7)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of C7-Hsl is produced and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize condensation and exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.