Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, CAS 107-35-7) is a crystalline aminosulfonic acid used as a food and beverage ingredient; its fatty-acid derivatives serve as wetting, washing, and dispersing agents in cleaning products and textile processing.
▸Food and beverage: Food and nutritional ingredient (e.g., in beverages).
▸Surfactant feedstock: Precursor to taurate wetting and dispersing agents.
▸Textile processing: Taurine derivatives serve as washing and dispersing aids.
▸Biochemical reagent: Buffering agent and research-grade reagent.
Physical Properties
Melting Point
300 °C (decomposes)
Boiling Point
It decomposes before reaching boiling point (325°C)
Density
Density = 1.7 g/cu cm
Solubility
50 to 100 mg/mL at 24 °C
Vapor Pressure
0.000172
pH
pH = 4.1-5.6 (5% aqueous solution)
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
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Taurine (CAS 107-35-7) is 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, a crystalline amino acid. it is used as a food and nutritional ingredient and in biochemical research; its fatty-acid derivatives are important wetting, washing, and dispersing agents in cleaning products and textile processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is taurine?
Taurine (CAS 107-35-7) is 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, a crystalline amino acid with formula C2H7NO3S. This grade is supplied kosher with an anti-caking agent to maintain free-flowing handling in dry blending.
What is taurine used for industrially?
Taurine is used as a food and beverage ingredient and as a precursor to taurate wetting and dispersing agents. Its fatty-acid derivatives serve as washing and dispersing aids in textile processing and cleaning products, and it is also used as a buffering agent and research-grade reagent.
Why is an anti-caking agent added to taurine?
An anti-caking agent is blended in to keep the crystalline powder free-flowing and prevent clumping during storage, metering, and dry blending. This improves dosing consistency in production environments.
What HS code applies to taurine?
Taurine ships under HS 2921.19, covering acyclic amine-function compounds. Confirm the applicable destination classification with your customs broker.
What is the cost of bulk taurine?
Bulk taurine pricing depends on grade, packaging, and volume. Request a quote from RawSource with your target quantity and packaging, and CoA and SDS are available on request.
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