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Taurine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A124030E
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.
ApplicationsTaurine 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
Specifications
Taurine | |
>300°C | |
MFCD00008197 | |
1751215 | |
taurine, tauphon, ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino, l-taurine, 2-aminoethylsulfonic acid, o-due, 2-sulfoethylamine, taufon, aminoethanesulfonic acid, aminoethylsulfonic acid | |
XOAAWQZATWQOTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2-aminoethanesulfonic acid | |
1123 | |
125.15 |
107-35-7 | |
C2H7NO3S | |
2500 g | |
14,9074 | |
Soluble in water and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in absolute ethanol and diethyl ether. | |
NCCS(O)(=O)=O | |
125.14 | |
CHEBI:15891 | |
99% |
Chemical Identifiers
107-35-7 | |
125.14 | |
XOAAWQZATWQOTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
1123 | |
2-aminoethanesulfonic acid |
C2H7NO3S | |
MFCD00008197 | |
taurine, tauphon, ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino, l-taurine, 2-aminoethylsulfonic acid, o-due, 2-sulfoethylamine, taufon, aminoethanesulfonic acid, aminoethylsulfonic acid | |
CHEBI:15891 | |
NCCS(O)(=O)=O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335;
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a;
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Warning
EINECSNumber : 203-483-8
RTECSNumber : WX0175000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only