The Collaborative International Dictionary
pentamethylene diamine
Cadaverine \Ca*dav"er*ine\, n. Also -in \-in\ . [From Cadaver and amine.] (Chem.) A sirupy, nontoxic ptomaine, H2N.(CH2)5.NH2 (chemically pentamethylene diamine), formed in putrefaction of flesh, etc.