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Putrefaction is the final stage following death, produced mainly by the action of bacterial enzymes. The compound released during the putrefaction of animal tissue is
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cadaverine
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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.