N-(3-Oxododecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone

Also known as: 3-Oxo-N-[(3S)-tetrahydro-2-oxo-3-furanyl]dodecanamide, 3-Oxo-C12-HSL, 3-Oxo-C12-AHL, OHN, N-3-oxo-dodecanoyl-L-homoserine lactone, (S)-3-Oxo-N-(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)dodecanamide, 3-Oxo-N-[(3S)-2-oxooxolan-3-yl]dodecanamide, Pseudomonas aeruginosa autoinducer, PAI-1

N-(3-Oxododecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone (CAS 168982-69-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C16H27NO4 and a molecular weight of 297.390 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 519.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 267.9±30.1 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 168982-69-2
Jingsj CID: J-1957937-1
Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₂₇NO₄
Molecular Weight: 297.390 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	519.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	267.9±30.1 °C
Exact Mass	297.194000
PSA	72.47000
LogP	2.02
Vapor Pressure	0.0±1.4 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.484
Storage Conditions	-20°C

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Pearson JP, Gray KM, Passador L, Tucker KD, Eberhard A, Iglewski BH, Greenberg EP. Structure of the autoinducer required for expression of Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence genes. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1994 Jan 4;91(1):197-201. [2]. Chambers CE, Visser MB, Schwab U, Sokol PA. Identification of N-acylhomoserine lactones in mucopurulent respiratory secretions from cystic fibrosis patients. FEMS Microbiol Lett. 2005 Mar 15;244(2):297-304. [3]. Smith RS, Fedyk ER, Springer TA, Mukaida N, Iglewski BH, Phipps RP. IL-8 production in human lung fibroblasts and epithelial cells activated by the Pseudomonas autoinducer N-3-oxododecanoyl homoserine lactone is transcriptionally regulated by NF-kappa B a

Additional Information

[1]. Pearson JP, Gray KM, Passador L, Tucker KD, Eberhard A, Iglewski BH, Greenberg EP. Structure of the autoinducer required for expression of Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence genes. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1994 Jan 4;91(1):197-201. [2]. Chambers CE, Visser MB, Schwab U, Sokol PA. Identification of N-acylhomoserine lactones in mucopurulent respiratory secretions from cystic fibrosis patients. FEMS Microbiol Lett. 2005 Mar 15;244(2):297-304. [3]. Smith RS, Fedyk ER, Springer TA, Mukaida N, Iglewski BH, Phipps RP. IL-8 production in human lung fibroblasts and epithelial cells activated by the Pseudomonas autoinducer N-3-oxododecanoyl homoserine lactone is transcriptionally regulated by NF-kappa B a

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2932209090
Summary	2932209090. other lactones. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of N-(3-Oxododecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone?

The CAS number of N-(3-Oxododecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone is 168982-69-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-(3-Oxododecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone?

N-(3-Oxododecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone has molecular formula C16H27NO4 and molecular weight 297.390 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of N-(3-Oxododecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone?

For N-(3-Oxododecanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone, Upstream Products: alpha-Amino-gamma-butyrolactone hydrobromide, Decanoyl chloride, α-Hydroxy-γ-butyrolactone.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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