Putrescine

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A four carbon diamine produced during tissue decomposition by the decarboxylation of amino acids. Polyamines, including putrescine, may act as growth factors that promote cell division; however, putrescine is toxic at high doses.

**Synonyms:** - 1,4-Butanediamine - 1,4-Butylenediamine - 1,4-Diaminobutane - 1,4-Tetramethylenediamine - Butane-1,4-Diamine - PUTRESCINE - Tetramethylenediamine