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Product Name:
Taurine
Formula:
C2H7NO3S
Synonyms:
2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid;Taurine
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Large white crystals or white powder. |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Colorless crystals |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Taste | Slightly acidic taste |
| Boiling Point | It decomposes before reaching boiling point (325ºC) |
| Melting Point | 572 °F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | 1.2 [ug/mL] (The mean of the results at pH 7.4) |
| Density | Density = 1.7 g/cu cm |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000172 [mmHg] |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Taurine (three batches, stored in polyethylene sealed bags) was demonstrated to have a shelf-life of 36 months at 25 geg C. Shelf-life was measured under accelerated conditions at 40 °C and no loss was observed for six months (three batches). |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of SOx and NOx |
| pH | pH = 4.1-5.6 (5% aqueous solution) |
| Dissociation Constants | 1.5 |
| Collision Cross Section | 135.4 Ų [M+H-H2O]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with Agilent tune mix (Agilent)] |
| Chemical Classes | Biological Agents -> Amino Acids and Derivatives |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 125.15 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | -4.1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 125.01466426 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 125.01466426 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 88.8 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 7 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 120 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Large white crystals or white powder.