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Taurine, 99%

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Description

CAS: 107-35-7 | C2H7NO3S | 125.14 g/mol

Taurine plays an important role in cardiovascular function, skeletal muscle function, the retina and the central nervous system. It acts as an antioxidant as well as protecting against the toxicity of various substances such as lead and cadmium. It is also used in contact lens solution and an ingredient in numerous energy drinks.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Taurine plays an important role in cardiovascular function, skeletal muscle function, the retina and the central nervous system. It acts as an antioxidant as well as protecting against the toxicity of various substances such as lead and cadmium. It is also used in contact lens solution and an ingredient in numerous energy drinks.

Solubility
Soluble in water and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in absolute ethanol and diethyl ether.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 107-35-7
Molecular Formula C2H7NO3S
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 125.14
MDL Number MFCD00008197
InChI Key XOAAWQZATWQOTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym taurine, tauphon, ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino, l-taurine, 2-aminoethylsulfonic acid, o-due, 2-sulfoethylamine, taufon, aminoethanesulfonic acid, aminoethylsulfonic acid
PubChem CID 1123
ChEBI CHEBI:15891
IUPAC Name 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid
SMILES NCCS(O)(=O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point >300°C
Assay Percent Range 99%
Quantity 500 g
Beilstein 1751215
Solubility Information Soluble in water and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in absolute ethanol and diethyl ether.
Formula Weight 125.15
Chemical Name or Material Taurine

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 203-483-8
RTECSNumber WX0175000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
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RUO – Research Use Only

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