Taurine Powder CAS#107-35-7
Taurine, an organic compound prevalently found across animal tissues, falls under the category of sulfur-containing amino acids. Distinct from standard protein-building amino acids, it does not participate in protein synthesis, yet exerts critical influences on a wide range of biological activities. It occurs naturally at high concentrations in organs including the brain, heart, gallbladder and kidneys.
As an indispensable nutrient for preterm and full-term newborns, taurine facilitates their healthy growth and proper development. It carries out a full spectrum of physiological roles: functioning as a neurotransmitter in the brain, boosting bile acid conjugation, delivering antioxidant protection, sustaining osmotic equilibrium, preserving cell membrane integrity, modulating calcium signaling, underpinning cardiovascular wellness, as well as supporting the growth and normal operation of skeletal muscle, the retina and the central nervous system.
Taurine Chemical Properties
| Product Name: | Taurine |
| Synonyms: | TAURINE;2-amino-ethanesulfonicaci;2-sulfoethylamine;Aminoethanesulfonic acid;TURIN;2-AMINOETHANESULFONIC ACID 99.3+%;TATU;TAURINE extrapure CHR |
| CAS: | 107-35-7 |
| MF: | C2H7NO3S |
| MW: | 125.15 |
| EINECS: | 203-483-8 |
| Product Categories: | Inhibitors;food additive;Food & Feed ADDITIVES;pharmacetical;BETALIN-S;amino;Food and Feed Additive;Sulphur Derivatives;Natural Plant Extract;Nutritional fortification substances;Amino Acids;GABA/Glycine receptor;107-35-7 |
| Melting point | >300 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.00 g/mL at 20 °C |
| refractive index | 1.5130 (estimate) |
| FEMA | 3813 | TAURINE |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | H2O: 0.5 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless |
| form | Crystals or Crystalline Powder |
| pka | 1.5(at 25℃) |
| color | White |
| PH | 4.5-6.0 (25℃, 0.5M in H2O) |
| Odor | bland |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | 5-10 g/100 mL at 23.5 ºC |
| λmax | λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.006 |
| λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.005 | |
| Merck | 149074 |
| JECFA Number | 1435 |
| BRN | 1751215 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| InChIKey | XOAAWQZATWQOTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | -3.36--1.2 at 20℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 107-35-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid(107-35-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Taurine (107-35-7) |
Product Usage
Taurine stands as a naturally derived organic acid that can be extensively detected in animal tissues, and it acts as a key constituent in bile. It fulfills a diverse array of biological roles, ranging from facilitating bile acid conjugation and delivering antioxidant properties, to carrying out osmotic adjustment, reinforcing cell membrane stability, and fine-tuning intracellular calcium signaling cascades.
Classified as an amino acid-based nutritional supplement, taurine is widely applied in daily health support and clinical scenarios to address health issues linked to taurine insufficiency, including dilated cardiomyopathy — a specific type of heart disorder marked by compromised cardiac contractile performance.
