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Taurine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAA1240322
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107-35-7
C2H7NO3S
125.14
MFCD00008197
XOAAWQZATWQOTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
taurine, tauphon, ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino, l-taurine, 2-aminoethylsulfonic acid, o-due, 2-sulfoethylamine, taufon, aminoethanesulfonic acid, aminoethylsulfonic acid
1123
CHEBI:15891
2-aminoethanesulfonic acid
NCCS(O)(=O)=O
107-35-7
C2H7NO3S
125.14
MFCD00008197
XOAAWQZATWQOTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
taurine, tauphon, ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino, l-taurine, 2-aminoethylsulfonic acid, o-due, 2-sulfoethylamine, taufon, aminoethanesulfonic acid, aminoethylsulfonic acid
1123
CHEBI:15891
2-aminoethanesulfonic acid
NCCS(O)(=O)=O

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in water and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in absolute ethanol and diethyl ether.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point >300°C
Assay Percent Range 99%
Quantity 100 g
Beilstein 1751215
Solubility Information Soluble in water and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in absolute ethanol and diethyl ether.
Formula Weight 125.15
Chemical Name or Material Taurine

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 203-483-8
RTECSNumber WX0175000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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