Taurine
Agent Name
Taurine
CAS Number
107-35-7
Formula
C2-H7-N-O3-S
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid; 2-Aminoethylsulfonic acid; 2-Sulfoethylamine; Aminoethanesulfonic acid; O-Due; Taufon; Tauphon; Taurina [Spanish]; Taurinum [Latin]; beta-Aminoethylsulfonic acid; Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino-; [ChemIDplus] 1-Aminoethane-2-sulfonic acid; beta-Aminoethylsulfonic acid; Taukard; [CAMEO]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
Colorless solid; [Merck Index] White solid; [CAMEO] Colorless crystals with lumps; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A "conditionally essential" amino acid; Used as a nutritional supplement; [Merck Index] Used in biochemical research, pharmaceuticals, and as a wetting agent; [NTP]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000172 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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