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.

Synonyms: 73328-73-1, Taurine, Taurine, Monopotassium Salt, Taurine Zinc Salt (2:1), 1EQV5MLY3D, 6U639090JA, Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino-, Tauphon, 65174-82-5, Taufon, Taurine Hydrochloride