-Hexanoyl-L-homoserine lactone is a member of N-acyl-homoserine lactone family. N-Acylhomoserine lactones (AHL) regulate gene expression in gram-negative bacteria, such as Echerichia and Salmonella, and are involved in quorum sensing, cell to cell communication among bacteria; for reviews see.
H 7156 (OTTO) N-Hexanoyl-L-homoserine lactone, ≥96% (HPLC) Cas 147852-83-3 - used in scientific research, including genomic and proteomic research.