Acetyl taurine is an amide-type sulfur-containing organic acid obtained by acetylating taurine. It's an endogenous metabolite of taurine, more fat-soluble and better at crossing cell membranes than regular taurine, and is mostly used in neuro-nutrition ingredients, metabolic research, and as a precursor for metal chelate salts.
CAS :19213-70-8
| molecular weight | 167.18 |
| molecular formula | C4H9NO4S |
| Water solubility(25°C) | Highly soluble, clear and stable in water |
| color | White |
| state | White / off-white crystalline powder |
| Smell/taste | Almost no odor, slightly sour taste, no sharp or bitter aftertaste |
1. Neuroprotection, calming, and better sleep
More fat-soluble and easier to cross the blood-brain barrier, it helps balance central GABA and glutamate, relieving anxiety, racing thoughts, and too many distractions before bed.
Antioxidant properties reduce brain oxidative stress and neuroinflammation, improving brain fatigue, brain fog, and nervous tension caused by staying up late.
Relaxes brain blood vessel tension and helps with susceptibility to neurological migraines.
2. Appetite control and fat metabolism regulation
Suppresses the desire to eat through the brainstem GFRAL receptor, reducing binge-eating. Improves insulin sensitivity, resists obesity caused by high-fat diets, and helps regulate blood sugar levels.
3. Muscle energy buffering and anti-exercise fatigue
Buffers acetyl-CoA accumulation in skeletal muscle mitochondria, optimizing energy production in the TCA cycle. Relieves soreness after intense exercise, prevents physical exhaustion, and speeds up recovery.
4. Cardiovascular care
Relaxes vascular smooth muscle and stabilizes blood vessel tension, helping regulate blood pressure. Protects heart muscle cells and stabilizes heart rhythm, reducing the risk of arrhythmias.
5. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects for the whole body
Clears free radicals and inhibits chronic low-grade inflammation. Protects vascular endothelium, slows cell aging, and reduces oxidative damage.
6. Liver protection support
Increases endogenous production during alcohol metabolism, helping buffer acetaldehyde metabolism pressure and reducing alcohol-induced stress damage to liver cells.
1. Custom synthetic raw materials
2. Health supplement formula development
3. Pharmacological research reagents
4. Pharmaceutical intermediates
5. Cosmetic testing ingredients