T0625

Taurine

≥99%

• Synonym(s): 2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid
• Linear Formula: NH₂CH₂CH₂SO₃H
• CAS Number: 107-35-7
• Molecular Weight: 125.15
• Beilstein: 1751215
• EC Number: 203-483-8
• MDL number: MFCD00008197
• UNSPSC Code: 12352106
• PubChem Substance ID: 24278721
• NACRES: NA.32

Properties

• product name: Taurine, ≥99%
• biological source: synthetic
• 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)

Description

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.

Safety Information

• 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