Taurine

from source

C2H7NO3S · 125.15 g/mol

aminoethylsulfonic acid · tauric acid · Aminoethanesulfonic acid · O-Due

What is Taurine?

An amino sulfonic acid abundant in the heart and retina, and the ingredient energy drinks put on the front of the can. Found in red meat, fish, and shellfish. from source

CategoryBody

Chemical familyAmines

LeaderboardsBiggest Deadliest

Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESC(CS(=O)(=O)O)N

Where you'll find it

Red meatwhat else is in it →Fishwhat else is in it →Shellfishwhat else is in it →

Curated by MoleculeFinder from source

Relative acute toxicity from source

Animal study data · LD50

Reported LD50: 7,000 mg/kg · very low toxicity
Species: rat
Route: oral

An LD50 describes acute toxicity under experimental conditions and is not a safe or dangerous dose for a person.

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

7,000 mg/kg · very low toxicity · LD50 rat oral from source

1 more reported value

6,000 mg/kgLD50 · other · mouse

WarningIrritantH315, H319, H335from source

Compare with

Taurine vs Caffeine

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 1123
Wikidata: Q207051
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
LD50: PubChem
Everyday relationships: MoleculeFinder editorial curation
Data refreshed: October 19, 2026

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