2-Dodecenoic acid

• CAT Number: R015620
• CAS Number: 32466-54-9
• PubChem Substance ID: 5282729
• Molecular Formula: C12H22O2
• Molecular Weight: 198.31
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: trans-2-Dodecenoic acid; (2E)-2-Dodecenoic acid
• IUPAC Name: (E)-dodec-2-enoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H22O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14/h10-11H,2-9H2,1H3,(H,13,14)/b11-10+
• InChIKey: PAWGRNGPMLVJQH-ZHACJKMWSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCC=CC(=O)O

2-Dodecenoic acid(CAT: R015620) is an unsaturated fatty acid that has garnered attention for its signaling properties in bacterial communication, particularly in quorum sensing. This compound, also known as a signaling molecule, plays a key role in the regulation of microbial biofilm formation and the expression of virulence factors. 2-Dodecenoic acid has been studied for its potential antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities, offering promise in therapeutic approaches against bacterial infections. Its role in modulating bacterial behavior makes it a valuable target for research aimed at controlling pathogenic bacteria and mitigating antibiotic resistance.