Multiple choice The compound formed during the putrefaction of animal tissue is Butyraldehyde Cadaverine Cadinene 1,4-Butynediol Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Cadaverine is a foul-smelling compound produced by protein hydrolysis during putrefaction of animal tissue. Cadaverine is a toxic diamine with the formula NH2(CH2)5NH2, which is similar to putrescine.