| Product Name | Acetyltaurine |
| CAS Number | 19213-70-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C₄H₉NO₄S |
| Molecular Weight | 167.18 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥ 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm |
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Acetyltaurine (N-Acetyl Taurine) is an acetylated metabolite of taurine. It is formed endogenously via the acetylation of taurine and serves as a biomarker for taurine metabolism and certain metabolic conditions. It is primarily used as an analytical reference standard and research intermediate.
Synonyms:
N-Acetyl Taurine
2-Acetamidoethanesulfonic acid
2-Acetamidoethane-1-sulfonic acid
Taurine Impurity 3
N-acetyl Taurine
| Parameter | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥ 98.0% | HPLC-UV |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder | Visual |
| Identification | HPLC retention time, NMR | HPLC/NMR |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% | USP <731> |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% | USP <281> |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Related Substances | Single impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total ≤ 2.0% | HPLC-UV |
| Application | Description | End Users |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical reference standard | Impurity profiling for taurine API | Pharmaceutical QC |
| Metabolite research | Studying taurine acetylation pathways | Metabolic research |
| Biomarker studies | Taurine metabolism biomarker | Clinical research |
| Taurine impurity standard | Taurine EP / USP impurity identification | Pharma QC labs |
Purity: ≥98.0% (HPLC)
Monthly capacity: 5+ kg
Lead time: 3–5 days (samples), 10–15 days (bulk)
Documentation: COA, MSDS, HPLC chromatogram
Packaging: 500g – 1kg
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Q: Is Acetyltaurine the same as Taurine?
A: No. Acetyltaurine is the acetylated metabolite of taurine. Taurine is the parent compound.
Q: What is Acetyltaurine used for?
A: Primarily as an analytical reference standard for taurine impurity profiling and metabolic research.
Q: What is your MOQ?
A: Research samples: 10g–100g. Bulk: 500g–1kg.
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