T0625
Taurine
≥99%
Synonym(s):
2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
NH2CH2CH2SO3H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
125.15
Beilstein:
1751215
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.32
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Product Name
Taurine, ≥99%
biological source
synthetic
Quality Level
Assay
≥99%
form
powder
color
white
mp
>300 °C (lit.)
application(s)
cell analysis
storage temp.
room temp
SMILES string
NCCS(O)(=O)=O
InChI
1S/C2H7NO3S/c3-1-2-7(4,5)6/h1-3H2,(H,4,5,6)
InChI key
XOAAWQZATWQOTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Gene Information
human ... GRIN1(2902)
rat ... Ppm1a(24666)
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General description
Taurine (2-aminoethanesulphonic acid) is predominantly found in the retina and heart and is also found in the brain, intestine, skeletal muscles and kidneys.
Application
Taurine has been used for the isolation and growth of taurine-utilizing purple non-sulfur bacteria and in phototrophic growth experiments.
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.
Taurine modulates the concentration of intracellular calcium, protects against ischemia-reperfusion injury and possesses blood pressure-lowering properties. It also has a role in bile formation and fat digestion. Deficiency of taurine is associated with anxiety, hyperactivity, epilepsy and depression.
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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