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Taurine

CHEBI:CHEBI_15891

Definition

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.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C2H7NO3S
Molecular Mass
125.148
Charge
0
SMILES
C(CS(O)(=O)=O)N
InChI
InChI=1S/C2H7NO3S/c3-1-2-7(4,5)6/h1-3H2,(H,4,5,6)
InChIKey
XOAAWQZATWQOTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid
  • 2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid
  • 2-aminoethyl sulfonate
  • Aminoethylsulfonic acid
  • beta-aminoethylsulfonic acid
  • Taurine

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

core#notation
CHEBI:15891
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
Wikipedia:Taurine
DRON_00010000
10337

Additional References

Wikipedia:Taurine

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Additional Attributes

core#notation
CHEBI:15891
listing_expiration_date
20251231
route
ORAL
dosage_form
LIQUID
product_type
BULK INGREDIENT
marketing_category
BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING
active_ingredient_strength
50 kg/50kg
marketing_start_date
19871118
labeler_name
BioActive Nutritional
spl_id
23691963-27ec-c1d0-e063-6394a90a1ed4
manufacturer_name
BioActive Nutritional
active_ingredient_name
TAURINE
package_ndc
90027-016-01
package_description
25 kg in 1 CARTON (90027-016-01)
package_marketing_start_date
23-MAY-22
unii
1EQV5MLY3D
spl_set_id
0f8a9ba9-e3e2-4910-ae63-5423d2b5dc5b
upc
0810151880273
product_ndc
43857-0229
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DRON_00010000
10337
oboInOwl#hasAlternativeId
CHEBI:9406
oboInOwl#id
CHEBI:15891
generic_name
TAURINE
brand_name
Taurine
brand_name_base
Taurine
oboInOwl#inSubset
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RO_0000087
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chebi#is_conjugate_acid_of
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chebi#is_tautomer_of
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_507393
has_treatment
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