Putrescine dihydrochloride
Agent Name
Putrescine dihydrochloride
CAS Number
333-93-7
Formula
C4-H12-N2.2Cl-H
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,4-Butanediamine, hydrochloride; 1,4-Diaminobutane dihydrochloride; 1,4-Diaminobutane, dihydrochloride; Putrescine hydrochloride; Tetramethylenediamine dihydrochloride; 1,4-Butanediamine, dihydrochloride; Tetramethylenediammonium dichloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used in biochemical research; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes other liver changes and effects on transaminases in acute intraperitoneal studies of rats; Oral LD30 (mouse) > 1,000 mg/kg; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Putrescine."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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