2-Heptyl-3-hydroxy-4-quinolone, Intercellular signal compound (ab145430)
Key features and details
- Intercellular signal compound.
- CAS Number: 108985-27-9
- Purity: > 96%
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
2-Heptyl-3-hydroxy-4-quinolone, Intercellular signal compound -
Description
Intercellular signal compound. -
Alternative names
- 2-Heptyl-3-hydroxy-4(1H)-quinolone
- PQS
- Pseudomonas quinolone signal
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Biological description
Quorum sensing signaling molecule used to induce and study the regulation of virulence genes. Quorum sensing is a signaling system used by bacteria to coordinate activity based upon their population density. The system involves the exchange of signaling molecules among bacteria via cell receptors.
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Purity
> 96% -
CAS Number
108985-27-9 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
259.34 -
Molecular formula
C16H21NO2 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic
