Taurine
Synonyms
Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino-
Taufon
Tauphon
Taurine Hydrochloride
Taurine Zinc Salt (2:1)
Taurine, Monopotassium Salt
A conditionally essential nutrient, important during mammalian development. It is present in milk but is isolated mostly from ox bile and strongly conjugates bile acids.