Taurine
TL;DR: Taurine (CAS 107-35-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H7NO3S and molecular weight 125.01466 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-aminoethanesulfonic acid
Also Known As: taurine, 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, L-Taurine, tauphon, 2-Sulfoethylamine
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H7NO3S |
| Molecular Weight | 125.01466 g/mol |
| XLogP | -4.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 88.8 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 125.01466 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 7 |
| Complexity | 120.0 |
| Melting Point | 572 °F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | It decomposes before reaching boiling point (325ºC) |
| Density | Density = 1.7 g/cu cm |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000172 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | 50 to 100 mg/mL at 74.3 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C(CS(=O)(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | XOAAWQZATWQOTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Chemical Property Profile of Taurine
Property Insights of Taurine
The XLogP value of -4.1 indicates that Taurine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 88.8 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Taurine. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Taurine has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Taurine?
The CAS number of Taurine is 107-35-7.
What is the molecular formula of Taurine?
The molecular formula of Taurine is C2H7NO3S.
What is the molecular weight of Taurine?
The molecular weight of Taurine is 125.01466 g/mol.
Where can I buy Taurine?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Taurine?
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