Taurine, 99%

CAS: 107-35-7

Ref. 02-A12403

Product Information

• Name: Taurine, 99%
• Synonyms: 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, taurina, O-due, taurinum, taufon, tauphon, 2-aminoethyl sulfonate, β-aminoethylsulfonic acid, β-aminoethylsulfonate, monopotassium salt taurine, 1-Aminoethane-2-sulfonic acid, 2-Aminoethane-1-sulfonic acid, 2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid, 2-Aminoethanesulphonic acid, 2-Aminoethansulfonic acid, 2-Aminoethylsulfonic acid, 2-Azaniumylethanesulfonate, 2-Sulfoethylamine, 5-Ferrocenyl valeric acid esters, Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino-, Nsc 32428, N~4~-(6-methoxyquinolin-8-yl)pentane-1,4-diamine, O-Due, Taufon, Taukard, Tauphon, Tauramin, Taurin, Taurina, β-Aminoethanesulfonic acid, β-Aminoethylsulfonic acid, Taurine

Description

Taurine plays an important role in cardiovascular function, skeletal muscle function, the retina and the central nervous system. It acts as an antioxidant as well as protecting against the toxicity of various substances such as lead and cadmium. It is also used in contact lens solution and an ingredient in numerous energy drinks. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 125.14
• Formula: C₂H₇NO₃S
• Purity: 99%
• Color/Form: White, Crystals or crystalline powder or needles
• InChI key: XOAAWQZATWQOTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N