About 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid
2-aminoethanesulfonic acid (CAS 107-35-7) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C2H7NO3S and a molecular weight of 125.15 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of XOAAWQZATWQOTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
Also Known As
2-aminoethanesulfonic acid is also known as taurine, Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino-, L-Taurine, tauphon, 2-Aminoethylsulfonic acid, 2-Sulfoethylamine, among other names.
Description
Taurine is an amino sulfonic acid that is the 2-amino derivative of ethanesulfonic acid. It is a naturally occurring amino acid derived from methionine and cysteine metabolism. An abundant component of fish- and meat-based foods, it has been used as an oral supplement in the treatment of disorders such as cystic fibrosis and hypertension. It has a role as an antioxidant, a nutrient, a radical scavenger, a glycine receptor agonist, a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-aminoethanesulfonate. It is a tautomer of a taurine zwitterion.
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