Taurine
ALDRICH/W381306 - ≥98%, FG
Synonym: 2-
CAS Number: 107-35-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C2H7NO3S
Molecular Weight: 125.15
EC Number: 203-483-8
MDL Number: MFCD00008197
Linear Formula: NH2CH2CH2SO3H
Product Type: Chemical
agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
biological source | synthetic |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C2H7NO3S/c3-1-2-7(4,5) |
InChI key | XOAAWQZATWQOTB-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | >300 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | odorless |
Quality Level | 400 |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
SMILES string | NCCS(O)(=O)=O |
Application: |
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Biochem/physiol Actions: | Non-selective endogenous agonist at glycine receptors. Conditionally essential sulfonated amino acid which modulates apoptosis in some cells; functions in many metabolic activities; a product of methionine and cysteine metabolism. |
General description: | Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid mainly found in animal tissues. In mammals, it is reported to play an important role in the normal development of fetuses and neonates. Taurine is also one of the key ingredients in energy drinks. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 5, 10 kg in fiber drum |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-36 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥98% |
mp | >300 °C (lit.) |
FEMA Number | 3813 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |