Molecular formula: C2H7NO3S
Structural formula: NH2-CH2-CH2-SO3H
Molecular weight: 125.25
CAS#107-35-7
Characteristics
White needles. Odorless. Soluble in water, insoluble in
ethanol, ethyl ether and acetone. Conditionally
esstential nutrient for mammalian growth.
Use:
as dietary supplement for the development of the cells
of cerebellum and retina; also used as surfactant,
moisturizing agent, emulsifier, fluorescent whitener, pH
buffer, reagent, feed additive, etc.
