Description
⚗️ Taurine Powder (CAS 107-35-7) – CristalChem
🧪 Physical and Chemical Properties of Taurine
| Parameter | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Form | Solid / fluffy powder |
| Color | White |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Molecular formula | C₂H₇NO₃S |
| Molecular weight | 125.14 g/mol |
| pH (10 g/L, 20°C) | 4.1–5.6 |
| Melting point | 305 °C |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
| Purity | ≥99% (analytical grade) |
⚠️ Warnings
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H315: Causes skin irritation.
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H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
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H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
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P261: Avoid breathing dust.
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P280: Wear protective gloves.
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P302 + P352: If on skin: wash with plenty of soap and water.
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P305 + P351 + P338: If in eyes: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if possible and continue rinsing.
Storage: Keep tightly sealed, in a dry, cool place protected from sunlight. Keep away from children.
ℹ️ The following data is provided for informational, scientific, and research purposes. The product is for professional use only.
🌿 What Is Taurine?
Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) is a naturally occurring amino acid found mainly in the muscles, heart, brain, and eyes.
It plays a key role in nitrogen balance, tissue repair, and cellular protection.
Moreover, taurine supports insulin regulation, helping transport nutrients and promoting muscle growth.
💪 Occurrence and Biological Role
Taurine occurs naturally in animals and humans, accounting for around 0.1% of body mass.
It is synthesized inside cells, but the amount produced may not always meet physiological needs.
Therefore, scientists often study taurine’s role in metabolism, regeneration, and oxidative stress reduction.
⚗️ How Taurine Works
Taurine helps protect muscle tissue and supports post-exercise recovery.
It assists in insulin stimulation, allowing more effective nutrient uptake and muscle repair.
In addition, taurine limits oxidative stress, helping maintain proper muscle cell function.
Consequently, taurine is considered essential for energy balance and recovery processes in biological systems.
🧴 Industrial and Scientific Applications
Taurine powder is valued for its versatility and stability. It is commonly used in:
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Cosmetics: added to creams, serums, and hair care products for moisturizing and protective effects,
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Chemical industry: as a buffering agent, pH regulator, and reaction stabilizer,
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Electrochemical industry: as a component of electrolytes in batteries and fuel cells,
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R&D laboratories: for experiments in biotechnology, pharmaceutical synthesis, and analytical chemistry.
Because of its consistent structure and predictable solubility, taurine performs well as a standard reagent in many scientific applications.
⚡ Taurine in Energy and Endurance Research
Taurine often appears in energy drink formulations, where it helps reduce fatigue and support endurance.
Researchers study its potential effects on physical performance, mental focus, and cellular recovery.
However, taurine used in energy products differs in purity and concentration from the laboratory-grade taurine reagent offered by CristalChem.
🧪 Taurine at CristalChem
CristalChem supplies high-purity taurine powder in multiple pack sizes for laboratory and industrial use.
Each batch undergoes rigorous quality control and is packaged in aluminum doypack bags, protecting it from moisture and contamination.
We serve customers in England, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, Australia, Spain, New Zealand, Latvia, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, France, and the Netherlands – and worldwide.
Our taurine reagent ensures stable performance in research, development, and formulation testing.
For laboratory and R&D use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption.








