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Putrescine dihydrochloride

≥98% (TLC), powder

Synonym(s):

1,4-Butanediamine dihydrochloride, 1,4-Diaminobutane dihydrochloride, Tetramethylenediamine dihydrochloride

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Linear Formula:
NH2(CH2)4NH2 · 2HCl
CAS Number:
333-93-7
Molecular Weight:
161.07
Beilstein:
3906680
EC Number:
206-375-9
MDL number:
MFCD00012526
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24278650
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Putrescine dihydrochloride, ≥98% (TLC)

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

powder

mp

280 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

H2O: soluble 100 mg/mL, clear, colorless

SMILES string

Cl[H].Cl[H].NCCCCN

InChI

1S/C4H12N2.2ClH/c5-3-1-2-4-6;;/h1-6H2;2*1H

InChI key

XXWCODXIQWIHQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Putrescine dihydrochloride has been used:
  • as a bioactive amine standard in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
  • as a component of hormone mix supplemented to Dulbecco′s modified eagle medium (DMEM) to study its effects on neural stem cells
  • as a supplement in DMEM for culturing of endometrial cancer cells

Biochem/physiol Actions

Binds to the polyamine modulatory site of the NMDA receptor and potentiates NMDA-induced currents; precursor of spermidine.
Putrescine is an aliphatic amine and is positively charged. It acts as a precursor of spermine and plays a role in polyamine biosynthesis. Putrescine is found in several plants, animals, and bacteria. It plays a role in cell proliferation and cell growth in Escherichia coli. Putrescine is a component of agrochemicals, surfactants, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and additives.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesCorrosion
GHS06,GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H311,H314,H330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

113.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

45 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Bangmin Liu et al.
Journal of animal science and biotechnology, 10, 69-69 (2019-09-14)
Polyamines are essential for cell growth and beneficial for intestinal maturation. To evaluate the effects of putrescine on alleviating intestinal atrophy and underlying molecular mechanisms, both in vivo feeding trial and in vitro cell culture were conducted. Weanling pigs were
Ulises Gómez-Pinedo et al.
Frontiers in neurology, 8, 255-255 (2017-06-22)
Alexander disease (AxD) is a rare disease caused by mutations in the gene encoding glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP). The disease is characterized by presence of GFAP aggregates in the cytoplasm of astrocytes and loss of myelin. Determine the effect
Zhi-Gang Qian et al.
Biotechnology and bioengineering, 104(4), 651-662 (2009-08-29)
A four carbon linear chain diamine, putrescine (1,4-diaminobutane), is an important platform chemical having a wide range of applications in chemical industry. Biotechnological production of putrescine from renewable feedstock is a promising alternative to the chemical synthesis that originates from
Vegetables consumed in Brazilian cuisine as sources of bioactive amines
Dala-Paula B M, et al.
Food Bioscience, 40, 100856-100856 (2021)
Mito Kanatsu-Shinohara et al.
Methods in enzymology, 477, 17-36 (2010-08-12)
Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) in the testes are a new target for germline modification. With the development of an in vitro culture system and spermatogonial transplantation technique, SSCs can now be manipulated and used as an alternative to embryonic stem
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