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.