Molekula
Taurine
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid derivative widely used as a nutritional supplement in energy drinks, pharmaceuticals, and animal feed to support cardiovascular health, bile salt formation, and osmoregulation. It also functions as an antioxidant and neuroprotectant in various formulations. This white crystalline powder has a CAS number of 107-35-7, a molecular formula of C2H7NO3S, and a molecular weight of 125.15 g/mol. It is stable at ambient storage conditions but requires careful handling, with a signal word of "Warning" for safety. Molekula supplies Taurine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
These pack sizes aren't a limit. Molekula manufactures, sources and repacks to order — if you need 500 kg and only see 1 kg listed, . We quote from grams to multi-tonne.
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500 g — $100.20 per pack
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1 kg — $162.50 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White Needle Crystals |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.3% |
| Purity | 98.5 - 101.5% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless crystals |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 300 °C |
| Water Solubility | 94.9 g/L at 25 °C |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.000172 mmHg |
| pKa | pKa = 1.5 |
Source: PubChem CID 1123 (HSDB, DrugBank, Haz-Map)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 13830142 |
| CAS Number | 107-35-7 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid |
| EC Number | 203-483-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H7NO3S |
| Molecular Weight | 125.15 |
| Exact Mass | 125.0147 |
| SMILES | C(CS(=O)(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | XOAAWQZATWQOTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C2H7NO3S/c3-1-2-7(4,5)6/h1-3H2,(H,4,5,6) |
| PubChem CID | 1123 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29211999 |
| Tariff Code | 2921199980 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 2-aminoethane-1-sulfonic acid
- 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid
- 2-Aminoethylsulfonic acid
- 2-Sulfoethylamine
- Aminoethanesulfonic acid
- aminoethylsulfonic acid
- Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino-
- L-Taurine
- O-Due
- tauphon
Frequently asked questions
What is taurine commonly used for?
Taurine is primarily used as a dietary supplement for cardiovascular health, energy drinks, and as an amino sulfonic acid in pharmaceuticals and nutritional products.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of taurine?
The chemical formula is **C₂H₇NO₃S**, and the molecular weight is **125.15 g/mol**.
How should taurine be stored?
Store taurine at **ambient temperature** in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from moisture and strong oxidizing agents.
What grades of taurine does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **pharmaceutical-grade (USP/EP/BP) and food-grade taurine** depending on customer requirements.
Can Molekula supply taurine in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer taurine in bulk quantities, with flexible packaging options (drums, bags, or custom solutions) based on order volume.
What documentation comes with a taurine order?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and batch-specific documentation** for traceability and compliance.
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