1,4-DIAMINOBUTANE

Description

Putrescine (butane-1,4-diamine) and cadaverine (pentane-1,5-diamine) are foul-smelling compounds produced when amino acids decompose in decaying animals. They are also found in small amounts in living cells. Putrescine is formed by the decarboxylation of ornithine and arginine; cadaverine by the decarboxylation of lysine. L. Briege and O. Bocklisch isolated both compounds in 1885 and A. Ladenburg prepared them soon afterward.

Chemical properties

colourless liquid

The Uses of 1,4-DIAMINOBUTANE

1,4-Diaminobutane is used as a precursor in many biological systems and synthon for amido-ureas. It is involved in the synthesis of nylon 46 by reacting with adipic acid.

The Uses of 1,4-DIAMINOBUTANE

A GABA precursor in many biological systems.

The Uses of 1,4-DIAMINOBUTANE

GABA precursor in many biological systems and synthon for amido-ureas.

What are the applications of Application

1,4-Diaminobutane is a GABA precursor in many biological systems

Definition

ChEBI: A four-carbon alkane-alpha,omega-diamine. It is obtained by the breakdown of amino acids and is responsible for the foul odour of putrefying flesh.

Safety Profile

Poison by subcutaneous, intravenous, and rectal routes. Moderately toxic by ingestion. An experimental teratogen. Human mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also 1,3-BUTANEDIAMINE and AMINES.