Chemistry question please ..

[John F. Fricker]

At 08:53 AM 8/10/96 -0700, you wrote:
>Is there such a chemical compound as putracine ( maybe not correctly
spelled ) which emulates the extreme odor of rotting corpses ? If so where
can I find out how to make it ?
>
>

Why make putracine when you can just buy it? You would be amazed at what you
can order from chemical supply companies. But I would recommend muriatic
acid instead as it is more persistant -- a couple drops will last for months
(sources say).

--j