AdipoGen 3-OH-C5-DL-HSL
Chemical. CAS 148433-24-3. Formula C9H15NO4. MW 201.22. 3-Hydroxy-pentanoyl-DL-homoserine lactone is a small diffusible signaling molecule and is a member of N-acyl-homoserine lactone family. N-acylhomoserine lactones AHL are involved in quorum sensing, controlling gene expression, and cellular metabolism. The diverse applications of this kind of molecule include regulation of virulence in general, infection prevention, and formation of biofilms.