Guanidinoethyl sulfonate

脒基牛磺酸

Also known as: Taurocyamine, 2-Guanidinoethanesulfonic acid, N-Amidinotaurine, 2-[(Aminoiminomethyl)amino]ethanesulfonic acid, 2-(Diaminomethylideneamino)ethanesulfonic acid, 2-{[Amino(imino)methyl]amino}ethane-1-sulfonic acid, Guanidinoethyl sulfonate, Amidinotaurine

Guanidinoethyl sulfonate (CAS 543-18-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C3H9N3O3S and a molecular weight of 167.18700 g/mol. It is also known as Taurocyamine, 2-Guanidinoethanesulfonic acid and N-Amidinotaurine. Key properties include a melting point of 263-265ºC and a density of 1.73g/cm3. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
543-18-0
Jingsj CID
J-1962512-6
Molecular Formula
C3H9N3O3S
Chinese Name
脒基牛磺酸
Molecular Weight
167.18700 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point263-265ºC
Density1.73g/cm3
Exact Mass167.03600
PSA124.65000
LogP0.62900
Refractive Index1.618

Activity & Biological Data

TargetHuman Endogenous Metabolite
Additional Information[1]. K Ejiri, et al. Effect of guanidinoethyl sulfonate on taurine concentrations and fetal growth in pregnant rats. Biol Neonate. 1987;51(4):234-40. [2]. Luz M Suárez, et al.  The taurine transporter substrate guanidinoethyl sulfonate mimics the action of taurine on long-term synaptic potentiation. Amino Acids. 2016 Nov;48(11):2647-2656.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2925290090
Summary2925290090 other imines and their derivatives; salts thereof。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Guanidinoethyl sulfonate?

The CAS number of Guanidinoethyl sulfonate is 543-18-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Guanidinoethyl sulfonate?

Guanidinoethyl sulfonate has molecular formula C3H9N3O3S and molecular weight 167.18700 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Guanidinoethyl sulfonate?

For Guanidinoethyl sulfonate, Upstream Products: Cyanamide, Taurine, S-Methylisothiourea hemisulfate; Downstream Products: Taurine, Carbon dioxide, Ammonia.

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