Taurine
Introduction
Taurine, also known as β-aminoacetyl sulphonic acid, was first isolated from bovine yellow, hence the name. The appearance is colourless or white oblique crystal, odourless, chemical book chemical properties are stable, soluble in ether and other organic solvents, a sulphur-containing non-protein amino acid, which exists in a free state in the body and does not participate in the biosynthesis of proteins in the body.
Chemical properties
White crystalline or crystalline powder, odourless, slightly sour. The melting point is greater than 300℃ (decomposition). It is easily soluble in water, with a pH of 4.1 to 5.6 in aqueous solution, and insoluble in ethanol, ether and acetone. Stable against heat.
USE
Although taurine is not an amino acid that makes up proteins, it is widely distributed. It is a necessary amino acid for human growth and development, and plays a very important role in promoting the growth and development of children, especially the brain of infants and other important organs. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry and food industry, as well as in the detergent industry and the production of fluorescent brighteners. In addition, it is also used for other organic synthesis and biochemical reagents. It is suitable for colds, fever, neuralgia, tonsilitis, bronchitis, etc.
