T4571
Taurine
Pharma Manufacturing
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
NACRES:
NA.26
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biological source
non-animal source
Quality Level
Assay
≥98.5%
form
crystalline powder
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
impurities
endotoxin, heavy metals, trace metals, tested
mp
>300 °C (lit.)
solubility
H2O: ≥100 mg/mL
foreign activity
cytotoxicity, tested
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
rat ... Ppm1a(24666)
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General description
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Our comprehensive portfolio of upstream process chemicals not only provides biopharmaceutical manufacturers with high-quality raw materials for production of classical and novel therapies, but also helps them get to market faster and simplify regulatory challenges. Trust us to deliver supply chain transparency and reliable sourcing around the globe, streamlining your product qualification with best-in-class regulatory support and service.
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Application
Taurine is a derivative of the sulfur-containing (sulfhydryl) amino acid cysteine. Taurine is one of the few known naturally occurring sulfonic acids. It is a conditionally essential sulfonated amino acid which modulates apoptosis in some cells; functions in many metabolic activities; a product of methionine and cysteine metabolism. It can be used as a cell culture media component for the commercial biomanufacture of therapeutic recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies.
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.
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SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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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