Taurine

Product Introduction

Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) is a non-protein amino acid with formula C₂H₇NO₃S and MW 125.15.
• Appearance: White/off-white powder
• Solubility: 5–10 g/100 mL water at 23.5 °C; insoluble in ethanol, ether, acetone
• Stability: Thermally stable; pH 4.1–5.6
• Melting Point: >300 °C (decomp.)
• Density: 1.00 g/mL at 20 °C
• pKa: 1.5
• pH (0.5 M): 4.5–6.0

Application Fields

• Pharmaceutical Field: Antipyretic/analgesic; liver/gallbladder support; hypotensive; cardiotonic; hypoglycemic; performance supplement
• Food Industry: Dairy, beverages, infant formula, energy drinks, seasonings
• Feed Industry: Livestock and aquaculture growth and immunity
• Industrial: Detergent intermediate; fluorescent whitening agent; biochemical reagent

Packaging Requirements

• Material: PE/PP or woven bags; cardboard box option
• Sealing: Prevent moisture ingress
• Labeling: Name, formula, CAS, production date, shelf life, instructions
• Specs: 25 kg/bag; lab: 100 g, 500 g

Storage and Transportation

Storage:
• Dry, cool (≤ 25 °C), ventilated; avoid moisture
• Inspect packaging regularly
Transportation:
• Use dedicated vehicles; avoid vibration
• PPE: masks, gloves, goggles