Reuterin

Reuterin is a glycerol metabolite originally isolated from L. reuteri, a bacteria found in the intestines of humans, that has antibacterial activity. It is produced by L. reuteri during exposure to live or UV-killed E. coli. Reuterin is active against E. coli and several species of Bacteroides, Bifidobacterium, and Eubacterium (MICs = 1.9-15 mM) as well as C. difficile and B. vulgatus (MICs = 15327) or metronidazole (Cay-9002409) in C. difficile when used at a concentration of 2.5 mM. Reuterin alters the bacterial composition of, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by, the mouse fecal microbiome.Formal Name: 3-hydroxy-propanal. CAS Number: 2134-29-4. Synonyms: 3-HPA, 3-Hydroxypropionaldehyde, beta-Hydroxypropionaldehyde. Molecular Formula: C3H6O2. Formula Weight: 74.1. Purity: >95%. Formulation: (Request formulation change), A neat oil. Solubility: DMF: 25 mg/mL, DMSO: 20 mg/mL, Ethanol: 16 mg/mL, PBS (pH 7.2): 5 mg/mL. SMILES: O=CCCO. InChi Code: InChI=1S/C3H6O2/c4-2-1-3-5/h2,5H,1,3H2. InChi Key: AKXKFZDCRYJKTF-UHFFFAOYSA-N.