N-(4-Aminobutyl)acetamide (CAS 5699-41-2)

N-(4-Aminobutyl)acetamide is an organic compound that belongs to the class of aminobutanes. It is a derivative of putrescine, which is a naturally occurring diamine formed from the decarboxylation of arginine. N-(4-Aminobutyl)acetamide is an important intermediate in the synthesis of many compounds and is involved in several biochemical and physiological processes. It is used in a wide range of scientific research applications, including the study of enzyme activity, signal transduction, and cell membrane transport. It is also employed in the production of biodegradable polymers. N-(4-Aminobutyl)acetamide acts as an inhibitor of several enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of polyamines, such as ornithine decarboxylase, spermidine synthase, and spermine synthase. It also acts as an activator of the enzyme ornithine aminotransferase, which is involved in the synthesis of polyamines. Furthermore, it can affect the metabolism of fatty acids, gene expression, and cell growth and differentiation.