From: jfricker@vertexgroup.com (John F. Fricker)
Date: Sun, 11 Aug 1996 03:25:14 +0800
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Re: Chemistry question please ..
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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