Description

n-Myristoyl-Dl-Homoserine Lactone is a synthetic N-acyl homoserine lactone (AHL) derivative, a key class of signaling molecules in bacterial quorum sensing. This compound is crucial for researchers and developers studying intercellular communication in microbial communities and its implications for biofilm formation, virulence, and biotechnological applications. It is primarily utilized by the life sciences sector, including academic research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D, and industrial biotechnology companies focused on anti-infective strategies and microbial process control.

Application

• Quorum Sensing Research: A fundamental tool for investigating Gram-negative bacterial communication pathways and gene regulation.
• Biofilm Studies: Used to induce, inhibit, or modulate biofilm formation in laboratory settings for antimicrobial development.
• Virulence Factor Analysis: Applied in studies to understand and disrupt the production of virulence factors in pathogenic bacteria.
• Biological Reagent: Serves as a standard or reference compound in assay development for detecting AHL activity.
• Microbial Ecology: Employed to probe symbiotic or competitive interactions within complex microbial ecosystems.
• Biotechnological Process Control: Explored for regulating microbial fermentations or synthetic biology circuits based on population density.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Myristoyl-Dl-Homoserine Lactone
CAS No.	98206-80-5
Molecular Formula	C18H31NO4
Molecular Weight	325.45 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Tetradecanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone; N-Myristoyl-DL-homoserine lactone; C14-HSL; N-(3-Oxotetradecanoyl)-DL-homoserine lactone; Tetradecanoyl homoserine lactone; AHL C14; N-Acyl homoserine lactone C14; Quorum sensing molecule C14
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Myristoyl-Dl-Homoserine Lactone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and structural confirmation by NMR and MS. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with research-grade specifications. Our quality commitment supports reproducible and reliable results for your critical experiments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed under an inert atmosphere after each use to prevent degradation. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
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.