Thiotaurine

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Thiotaurine

Thiotaurine is a bioactive analog of taurine.[1] It is used as a moisturizer and antioxidant in some cosmetic products.[2]

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Names
IUPAC name
2-Aminoethanethiosulfonic acid
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.019.017
EC Number
  • 220-918-7
MeSH C051160
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C2H7NO2S2/c3-1-2-7(4,5)6/h1-3H2,(H,4,5,6)
    Key: SHWIJIJNPFXOFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C2H7NO2S2/c3-1-2-7(4,5)6/h1-3H2,(H,4,5,6)
    Key: SHWIJIJNPFXOFS-UHFFFAOYAT
  • C(CS(=O)(=S)O)N
Properties
C2H7NO2S2
Molar mass 141.20 g·mol−1
Melting point 213-214 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Preparation

Thiotaurine is made by transsulfuration of thiocysteine and hypotaurine.[3]

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