Taurine Product Description CAS#107-35-7

Taurine, also known as 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, taurine, or oxcholine, was first isolated from ox gallstones, hence its name. Its molecular formula is C₂H₇NO₃S, and its molecular weight is 125.15. At room temperature, it is a white crystalline powder or crystalline powder, odorless, with a slightly acidic taste. Its melting point is 300°C (decomposes), its solubility in water is 65 g/L (12°C), and the pH of its aqueous solution is 4.1~5.6. It is readily soluble in water, insoluble in anhydrous ethanol, ether, and acetone, and slightly soluble in 95% ethanol. Taurine is a sulfur-containing non-protein amino acid that exists in a free state in the body and does not participate in the biosynthesis of proteins. Industrially, taurine is mainly produced through chemical synthesis, using ethanolamine as a raw material, through esterification, sulfonation, and other reactions. Taurine is chemically stable, heat-stable, and has no toxic side effects. Its oral LD₅₀ in mice is greater than 10 g/kg. These unique physicochemical properties and physiological activities make it widely applicable in various fields such as food, medicine, daily chemicals, and animal feed.

Taurine Product Applications (CAS#107-35-7)

Taurine is an important nutritional fortifier and functional ingredient, widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, daily chemical, and feed industries. In the food industry, taurine is widely used as a nutritional fortifier in infant formula, dairy products, cereal products, beverages, confectionery, and flavorings. my country stipulates a usage of 0.3-0.5 g/kg in infant formula and dairy products, and 0.1-0.5 g/kg in drinking liquids and milk beverages. Taurine plays a vital role in promoting the growth and development of children, especially infants, in areas such as brain and vision. In functional beverages and sports nutrition foods, taurine is an important energy additive, improving athletic performance and relieving physical fatigue. In the pharmaceutical field, taurine has various pharmacological effects, including antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, cardiotonic, antiarrhythmic, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, and choleretic effects. Clinically, it can be used to treat colds, fever, bronchitis, tonsillitis, acute and chronic hepatitis, fatty liver, and other diseases. In the daily chemical industry, taurine is used in products such as facial cleansers, toners, shampoos, toothpaste, and shower gels. In the animal feed industry, taurine is an essential amino acid for cats; adding 0.2% taurine to cat food can maintain a cat's growth, development, and reproduction. It is also widely used in pet food, aquatic feed, and animal feed. Furthermore, taurine is used in the detergent industry, the production of fluorescent whitening agents, organic synthesis, and as a biochemical reagent.