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Taurine

Catalog No. T007850 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 107-35-7 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
2-aminoethane-1-sulfonic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
taurine
Synonyms
O-Due
β-Aminoethylsulfonic Acid
Tauphon
NSC 32428
Taufon
2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid
1-Aminoethane-2-sulfonic Acid
2-Aminoethylsulfonic Acid
2-Sulfoethylamine
Taukard

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 107-35-7

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point >300°C
Solubility Water
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DETAILS

Description (English)
Taurine is an organic acid found in animal tissues and is a major constituent of bile. Taurine has many biological roles such as conjugation of bile acids, antioxidation, osmoregulation, membrane stabilization and modulation of calcium signaling.

REFERENCES

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  • Das, J. et al.: Pathophysiology, 15, 181 (2006)