Description

C16-Hsl is a high-purity synthetic homoserine lactone derivative, a key signaling molecule in quorum sensing research. Its precise chemical structure makes it an essential tool for studying bacterial communication and biofilm formation mechanisms. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical R&D, and agrochemical sectors for advanced microbiological studies and the development of novel anti-biofilm agents.

Application

• Quorum Sensing Research: As a critical autoinducer for studying intercellular communication in Gram-negative bacteria.
• Biofilm Inhibition Studies: Used to investigate and develop strategies to disrupt biofilm formation, a major challenge in medical devices and industrial systems.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Serves as a reference standard and a potential lead compound for developing new anti-infective and anti-virulence drugs.
• Agricultural Microbiology: Applied in research to understand and potentially control plant-pathogen interactions and promote beneficial microbial activity.
• Academic Research: A fundamental reagent in university and institutional labs for microbiology, synthetic biology, and chemical ecology studies.
• Biotechnological Applications: Used in the development of biosensors and engineered microbial systems that respond to specific quorum sensing signals.

Basic Information

Product Name	C16-Hsl
CAS No.	479050-94-7
Molecular Formula	C20H36O3
Molecular Weight	324.50 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Hexadecanoyl-L-homoserine lactone; C16-AHL; N-(3-Oxotetradecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone; N-Tetradecanoylhomoserine lactone; 3-Oxo-N-(tetradecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone; Autoinducer; 3-Oxo-C16-HSL; Quorum Sensing Molecule C16
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our C16-Hsl is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant standards for research-grade chemicals, ensuring reliable performance in your experimental workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C or as indicated on the label. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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