Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
572 u00b0F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
It decomposes before reaching boiling point (325u00c2u00baC)
density
Density = 1.7 g/cu cm
solubility
50 to 100 mg/mL at 74.3 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
0.000172 [mmHg]
ph
pH = 4.1-5.6 (5% aqueous solution)
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
- H315 (81.5%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H335 (81.4%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H319 (81.5%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 107-35-7 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid |
| InChI Key | XOAAWQZATWQOTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 1123 |
| INCI Name | TAURINE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Taurine Kosher with anti-caking is a high-purity amino sulfonic acid used across nutritional, food, and pharmaceutical applications.