cadaverine
Corpse decomposition odor
Cadaverine is a foul-smelling organic compound produced when flesh decomposes.
Named for its presence in corpses, it contributes to the characteristic stench of rotting meat.
The compound is also found in small amounts in living organisms, including human breath and urine.
The lab smelled of cadaverine and putrescine.
Essential amino acid
- decarboxylationCarboxyl group elimination
- diamineDouble amino compound
- amino acidProtein's molecular subunit
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
enzyme · metabolite · proteolysis · nitrogen · organic compound · microbial · fermentation · anaerobic
Breakdown into simpler parts
- putrefactionBacterial breakdown of tissue
- rotOrganic breakdown process
- necrosisLocalized cell death
- spoilageFood degradation process
carrion · corpse · death · mortuary · forensic · autopsy · postmortem · degradation
Decomposed and foul-smelling
- stenchPowerfully offensive odor
- foulOffensive or illegal
- reekEmit strong odor
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
malodorous · fetid · rank · offensive · repulsive · noisome · corpse flower · ammoniacal
lysine
Essential amino acid
- decarboxylationCarboxyl group elimination
- diamineDouble amino compound
- amino acidProtein's molecular subunit
biosynthesis · enzyme · metabolite · proteolysis · nitrogen · organic compound · microbial · fermentation · anaerobic
decomposition
Breakdown into simpler parts
- putrefactionBacterial breakdown of tissue
- rotOrganic breakdown process
- necrosisLocalized cell death
spoilage · carrion · corpse · death · mortuary · forensic · autopsy · postmortem · degradation · flesh
putrid
Decomposed and foul-smelling
nauseating · malodorous · fetid · rank · offensive · repulsive · noisome · corpse flower · ammoniacal · fishy
cadaverineperfume
Fragrant liquid for wearing
rose oil · fragrance · fresh scent · jasmine · lavender
cadaverinepheromone
Behavior-altering bodily secretion
nectar · growth hormone · growth factors · vitality · bloom