Chemical Substance - Taurine

NHPID name:
Taurine

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):
2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid

Common name(s):
Taurine

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Taurine

Monograph(s):
Taurine , Workout Supplements

Schedule 1:
Isolate

CAS registry number:
107-35-7


Source ingredients:



Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Buffering Agent , Flavour Enhancer , Fragrance Ingredient
Restrictions:

General

Route Of administration:
Topical

Allowed purposes:
Buffering Agent , Fragrance Ingredient

Reference:
ICID


General

Route Of administration:
Oral

Allowed purposes:
Flavour Enhancer

Detail:
Up to 70 000 ppm.

Reference:
FHFI_2010