2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one is a quorum sensing inhibitor that can inhibit biofilm formation by H. alvei. 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one is one of the volatile constituents of roasted coffee[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[3188-00-9]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H226, H302

Target

Bacterial

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Field of Research

Infection

Purity

99.73

Solubility

DMSO : 200 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O=C1C(C)OCC1

Molecular Formula

C5H8O2

Molecular Weight

100.12

Precautions

H226, H302

References & Citations

[1]A San Martin, et al. The isolation and structure determination of chilenone A, a putative dimer of 2-methyl-3 (2H) -furanone from the marine alga Laurenciachilensis. Tetrahedron Letters 24 (38) :4063–4066.|[2]Viana ES, et al. Biofilm formation and acyl homoserine lactone production in Hafnia alvei isolated from raw milk. Biol Res. 2009;42 (4) :427-36.