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trimethylamine

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trimethylamine [trī¦meth·ə·lə¦mēn]
(organic chemistry)
(CH3)3N A colorless, liquefied gas with a fishy odor and a boiling point of -4°C; soluble in water, ether, and alcohol; used as a warning agent for natural gas, a flotation agent, and insect attractant. Abbreviated TMA.
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In seafood, total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) primarily includes trimethylamine (TMA), ammonia and dimethylamine (DMA).
Differences of Turkish clam (Ruditapes decussates) and Manila clam ... by Dincer, T. / Journal of Shellfish Research
The cationic functionality of these polymers is conferred by quaternizing with trimethylamine and trace residuals of this amine can cause the product to have a fishy odor, which may be detectable in products formulated at neutral or basic pH values.
Recent trends in skin care polymers: new polymers and polymeric ... by Lochhead, Robert Y. / Household & Personal Products Industry
Other examples are aliphatic acids in the breath of people with liver cirrhosis,and di or trimethylamine in the breath of those with failing kidneys.
Roman `nose' can smell cancer by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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