Taurine

Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid with simple structure in animal body. Its chemical name is 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, molecular formula is C2H7NO3S, and molecular weight is Its dilute solution is neutral and stable to heat. It combines with bile acid in human and animal bile and exists in the form of binding. In brain, ovary, heart, liver, milk, pineal gland, pituitary, retina, adrenal gland and other tissues, it exists in the form of free, with a total amount of 12-18g, but does not participate in protein synthesis. Taurine is an essential amino acid for human condition, which plays an important role in the development of fetal and infant nervous system. Taurine can be widely used in medicine, food additives, fluorescent whitening agent, organic synthesis and other fields, and can also be used as biochemical reagent, wetting agent, pH buffer, etc.