N-hexadecanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone

N-Hexadecanoyl-L-homoserine lactone (C16-HSL) is a long-chain quorum-sensing signal molecule used by bacteria like Sinorhizobium meliloti and Rhodobacter capsulatus to regulate behaviors such as symbiosis and genetic exchange. This lipophilic autoinducer is a key research tool for studying bacterial communication, biofilm formation, and virulence mechanisms in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models.