Ptomaine

Of amine.   May also be referred to as ptomain.

Any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria.

This concept's ID is @1~75960

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  • putrescine 0 facts

    A colorless crystalline ptomaine with a foul odor that is produced in decaying animal...

  • cadaverine 0 facts

    A colorless toxic ptomaine with an unpleasant odor formed during the putrefaction of...