University of Texas CH 320N Interesting and Useful Amines • Many low molecular weight amines have foul odors. • Trimethylamine [(CH3 ) 3N], formed when enzymes break down certain fish proteins, has the characteristic odor of rotting fish. That is why we add lemon to fish! • Putrescine (NH2CH2CH2CH2CH2NH2 ) and cadaverine (NH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2NH2 ) are both poisonous diami ...[Show More]
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