Name: Taurine

English name: Taurine

Also known as: 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, taurocholic acid, taurobilin

Chemical formula: C2H7NO3S

Molecular weight: 125.15

CAS accession number: 107-35-7

Melting point: 328℃

Water solubility: soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol and ether

Density: 1.734g/cm3 (-173.15K)

Exterior view: white or almost white crystal or crystalline powder

application

Pharmaceutical industry: Taurine has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, sedative, hypotensive, hypoglycemic, antiarrhythmic, antibacterial, antiplatelet aggregation, immune function enhancement, choleretics, liver strengthening, detoxification, regulation of vascular tension, etc. effect.

Food additives: Taurine is an essential amino acid for humans and animals. Studies have shown that adding an appropriate amount of taurine to milk and milk powder has a nutritional value close to breast milk. Taurine can also be used as a high-quality additive in food and beverages for pilots, astronauts, athletes, etc., to enhance physical fitness and relieve fatigue. In addition, taurine is added to animal feed as a feed additive to prevent fish diseases and brighten the eyes of pets such as cats and dogs.

Organic synthesis intermediates: used in the synthesis of fluorescent whitening agents.