Taurine occurs as colorless or white crystals, or a white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water, and practically insoluble in ethanol (99.5%). Taurine, often referred to as a "conditionally essential" amino acid, is a compound found abundantly in the human body, particularly in tissues like the heart, brain, and muscles. Despite being classified as an amino acid, taurine does not participate in protein synthesis like other amino acids. Instead, it serves various vital functions in the body, playing a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being.
SPECIFICATION
Taurine
Description |
Taurine occurs as colorless or white crystals, or a white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water, and practically insoluble in ethanol (99.5%). The pH of a solution prepared by dissolving 1.0g of Taurine in 20mL of freshly boiled and cooled water is between 4.1 and 5.6. |
General Information |
CAS: 107-35-7 Molecular Weight: 125.15 Standard: JP17 | EINECS No.: 203-483-8 Chemical Formula: C2H7NO3S |
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Packing and Storage |
Primary: LDPE bag Net Weight: 25kg Storage: store in well-closed containers | Secondary: cardboard carton Gross Weight: 26kg Shelf life: 36 months from manufacturing date. |
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Item | JP17 standard | JP17 test method |
Identification | Conforms | IR (JP17 <2.25>) |
Clarity and color of solution | Clear and colorless | JP17 Page 1643 |
Chloride | Max 0.011% | JP17 <1.03> |
Sulfate | Max 0.01% | JP17 <1.14> |
Ammonium | Max 0.02% | JP17 <1.02> |
Heavy metals | NMT 10ppm | JP17 <1.07> |
Iron | NMT 10ppm | JP17 <1.10> |
Related substances | Meet to requirement | TLC (JP17 <2.03>) |
Loss on drying | NMT 0.2% | JP17 <2.41> |
Residue on ignition | NMT 0.1% | JP17 <2.44> |
Assay | 99.0%~101.0% | Titrate (JP17 <2.50>) |
Microbiological |
Item | Standard | Test Method |
Total plate count | NMT 1000cfu/g | CP2015: Addenda XI J |
Mold | NMT 100cfu/g |
Yeast | NMT 100cfu/g |
E. Coli | Negative/10g |
