Taurine

Also known as: 2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid, 2-Aminoethylsulfonic acid, 2-Aminoethanesulphonic acid, 2-Sulfoethylamine, Aminoethanesulfonic acid, β-Aminoethylsulfonic acid, Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino-

Taurine (CAS 107-35-7) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C2H7NO3S and a molecular weight of 125.147 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of >300 °C(lit.) and a density of 1.5±0.1 g/cm3. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.

CAS No.: 107-35-7
Jingsj CID: J-11367-7
Molecular Formula: C₂H₇NO₃S
Molecular Weight: 125.147 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 11/3/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	>300 °C(lit.)
Density	1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Exact Mass	125.014664
PSA	88.77000
LogP	-2.46
Refractive Index	1.515
Additional Property	5-10 g/100 mL at 23.5 ºC

GHS Safety & Compliance

IrritantSignal word: Warning

H315 — Causes skin irritation
H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

Activity & Biological Data

Target	Human Endogenous Metabolite
Additional Information	[1]. Huxtable, R.J., Physiological actions of taurine. Physiol Rev, 1992. 72(1): p. 101-63. [2]. Huxtable, R.J., Taurine in the central nervous system and the mammalian actions of taurine. Prog Neurobiol, 1989. 32(6): p. 471-533. [3]. Chesney, R.W., Taurine: its biological role and clinical implications. Adv Pediatr, 1985. 32: p. 1-42. [4]. Pion, P.D., et al., Myocardial failure in cats associated with low plasma taurine: a reversible cardiomyopathy. Science, 1987. 237(4816): p. 764-8.

Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

Additional Information

[1]. Huxtable, R.J., Physiological actions of taurine. Physiol Rev, 1992. 72(1): p. 101-63. [2]. Huxtable, R.J., Taurine in the central nervous system and the mammalian actions of taurine. Prog Neurobiol, 1989. 32(6): p. 471-533. [3]. Chesney, R.W., Taurine: its biological role and clinical implications. Adv Pediatr, 1985. 32: p. 1-42. [4]. Pion, P.D., et al., Myocardial failure in cats associated with low plasma taurine: a reversible cardiomyopathy. Science, 1987. 237(4816): p. 764-8.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2921199090
Summary	2921199090 other acyclic monoamines and their derivatives; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Taurine?

The CAS number of Taurine is 107-35-7.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Taurine?

Taurine has molecular formula C2H7NO3S and molecular weight 125.147 g/mol.

Is Taurine hazardous?

Taurine has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Taurine?

For Taurine, Upstream Products: Sodium isethionate, 2-Bromoethylamine hydrobromide, Taurodeoxycholic acid sodium salt; Downstream Products: 2-Phthalimidoethanesulfonyl chloride, Sodium tauroursodeoxycholate, Guanidinoethyl sulfonate.

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Last updated: 11/3/2026

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