Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 23:39:25 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:10 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0006457
Metabolite Identification
Common Name(S)-N-tetradecanoyl-HSL
Description(S)-N-tetradecanoyl-HSL is a member of the acyl-homoserine lactone (acyl-HSL) chemical class, which plays a critical role in bacterial quorum sensing. This metabolite has been identified in studies focusing on various bacterial species, such as Enterobacter sakazakii, where it was one of three acyl-HSLs produced (PMID:22132860 ). Additionally, (S)-N-tetradecanoyl-HSL has been detected in Methylobacterium mesophilicum, a bacterium isolated from orange trees affected by citrus variegated chlorosis (CVC) disease, alongside other long-chain acyl-HSLs (PMID:22132860 ). The presence of (S)-N-tetradecanoyl-HSL in these contexts suggests its involvement in intercellular communication among bacteria, influencing behaviors such as biofilm formation and virulence. The structural characteristics of acyl-HSLs, including (S)-N-tetradecanoyl-HSL, allow them to diffuse across cell membranes, facilitating the regulation of gene expression in response to population density. This highlights the importance of (S)-N-tetradecanoyl-HSL not only in microbial ecology but also in potential applications for managing bacterial infections and understanding plant-pathogen interactions.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC18H33NO3
Average Mass311.466
Monoisotopic Mass311.246043927
IUPAC NameN-[(3S)-2-oxooxolan-3-yl]tetradecanimidic acid
Traditional NameN-[(3S)-2-oxooxolan-3-yl]tetradecanimidic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@@]1(CCOC1=O)N=C(O)CCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C18H33NO3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-17(20)19-16-14-15-22-18(16)21/h16H,2-15H2,1H3,(H,19,20)/t16-/m0/s1
InChI KeyZQAYHOXXVBVXPZ-INIZCTEOSA-N