描述
Norspermine, also known as 1,5,9,13-tetraazatridecane or 3,3,3-tet, is a member of the class of compounds known as dialkylamines. Dialkylamines are organic compounds containing a dialkylamine group, characterized by two alkyl groups bonded to the amino nitrogen. Norspermine is slightly soluble (in water) and a very strong basic compound (based on its pKa). Norspermine can be found in a number of food items such as sunflower, oat, saskatoon berry, and garden tomato (variety), which makes norspermine a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.