Cadaverine

**Definition:** A foul-smelling diamine formed by bacterial DECARBOXYLATION of LYSINE. It is also an intermediate secondary metabolite in lysine-derived alkaloid biosynthetic pathways (e.g., QUINOLIZIDINES and LYCOPODIUM).

**Tree numbers:** - D02.092.211.415.261 - D02.092.782.258.174

**Synonyms:** - Pentamethylenediamine - 1,5-Pentanediamine