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This section provides an overview for taurine as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 9 taurine manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked taurine companies as of December, 2024: 1.United States Biological, 2.Molekula Americas LLC, 3.Prinova Group LLC.
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Taurine, or aminoethyl sulfonic acid, is a sulfur-containing amino acid with the chemical formula C2H7NO3S, CAS No. 107-35-7, and a molecular weight of 125.15. Found abundantly in shellfish, squid, and octopus, it is also present in all human body tissues, with high concentrations in the heart, skeleton, liver, brain, and retina.
Taurine is used in pharmaceuticals, food additives, and moisturizers.
In OTC drugs, taurine is classified as a Class III drug. It is used in eye drops and drinks for its potential liver function improvement and muscle fatigue relief. As a prescription drug, "98% Taurine Acids" are indicated for conditions like hyperbilirubinemia and MELAS syndrome. It is also used in pharmaceuticals as stabilizers, buffers, taste enhancers, binders, isotonicizers, excipients, preservatives, and other additives.
Taurine enhances the flavor of processed marine products. It is typically synthesized chemically but can also be extracted from goat bile.
Used in cosmetics and hair care products, taurine helps retain moisture and protect skin from external stimuli. It is naturally concentrated in the epidermis and helps regulate epidermal moisture.
Additionally, taurine is used in powdered milk, pet food, industrial catalysts, and surfactants.
Taurine binds to bile acids, consuming cholesterol and reportedly improving heart and liver function, restoring eyesight, promoting insulin secretion, and preventing hypertension. It is also found in breast milk and is crucial for infant development.
Taurine is a colorless to white crystal or crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water and almost insoluble in ethanol (99.5%). The pH of a 1.0 g taurine solution in 20 mL of water is 4.1 to 5.6.
Taurine is manufactured in various grades, from pharmaceutical to food additive grade.
First isolated in 1827 from cattle bile, taurine was named after the Greek word "taurus." In traditional Chinese medicine, a similar substance has been used for centuries. Post-World War II, Taisho Pharmaceutical in Japan conducted significant research on taurine.
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Molekula Group, established in 2000, is a chemical manufacturer and distributor based in Darlington, United Kingdom, supported by additional offices and warehouses in Germany, Italy, China, and the United States. The company operates two British subsidiaries, namely Scafell Organics Ltd, which manufactures fine organic chemicals, and Sherman Chemicals Ltd, which provides custom solutions across industries. The company adheres to ISO 9001:2015 standards and offers a diverse range of over 4,500 products. Their product portfolio includes analytical reagents, biochemicals, building blocks, organic and inorganic chemicals, as well as research organics and inorganics.
United States Biological, located in Salem, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer and supplier of life science research products. Its product offerings include biochemicals, antibodies, and molecular biology kits. The company’s products are used in various fields such as genomic research, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical development. Products are available from affordable research quantities to larger bulk amounts for process development and production. Its customer base comprises pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies both in the US and overseas.
Parchem was founded in 1999 and headquartered in Rochelle, New York. Parchem is a distributor of industrial chemicals. Parchem serves nutritional, personal care, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries. Parchem offerings include coatings, adhesives, elastomers, industrial products, petrochemicals, oleochemicals, plastics, rubber, nutritional supplements, cosmetics, consumer products, catalysts, metallic salts, rare earths, flavors & fragrances, industrial & institutional, textiles, other food-related chemicals, dyes, finishes, chemicals for aerospace, oil gas drilling chemicals, electronics, and pharmaceuticals.
Wego Chemical Group was founded in 1978 and headquartered in Great Neck, New York. WEGO is a full-service supplier and distributor of chemicals, minerals, and other raw materials to clients around the world. Markets and segments include agriculture & animal care, chemical & material manufacturing, construction & building materials, electronics, food & beverage, “household, industrial & institutional”, mining, oil & gas, personal care & pharmaceutical, paper & packaging, surface treatment, textiles, and water treatment.
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc was established in 1997 and is a manufacturer and supplier of healthcare, mobility, ICT, and green materials solutions headquartered in Chuo, Tokyo, Japan. The company produces products such as cyclic olefin copolymer, glass fiber reinforced polypropylene, metal integrated molding parts, meltblown nonwoven fabric, and carbon fiber composite material. The products are used in various applications such as automobiles, chemical products, home appliances, construction materials, and water treatments. The company has obtained certificate of ISO 14001 standards.
Merck, started in 1668 and based in Darmstadt, Germany, is a supplier of solutions and services for research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical and biotechnological drug therapies. The company serves the life science industry and has a broad portfolio of 300,000 products, including biopharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial microbiology, reagent, life science research, and water purification products. It is available in 66 countries, brings together six brands, and has several ISO certifications, including ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 50001.
Millipore Sigma, formerly known as Sigma-Aldrich, was created in 175 through the merger of Sigma Chemical Company and Aldrich Chemical company and today is a subsidiary of Merck. Millipore Sigma is a life science and biotechnology company serving the industry with several products and services. Some of their product categories include peptide synthesis materials, biochemicals, building blocks, catalysts, chemical biology, chemical synthesis, flavors & fragrances, formulation, lab chemicals, lab safety, APIs, and stable isotopes. Services include characterization, contract manufacturing, custom products, software, support, testing, and mRNA development & manufacturing.
BOC Sciences is headquartered in Shirley, New York as a brand of BOCSCI Inc. The company is a developer, manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of premium chemicals, emphasizing small molecule synthesis, biosynthesis, purification, and characterization used in academia, pharmaceuticals, biotech, CDMO, material sciences, and agriculture industries, supporting research and production. The company’s products include thousands of inhibitors, nucleotides, metabolites, and isotope-labeled products. The company offers custom synthesis and manufacturing, analytical services, antibody-drug conjugate development, and strain engineering and fermentation services.
Prinova Group LLC is a global distributor of functional and branded ingredients, premixes, flavors and aromas headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, and founded in 1978. The company products include essential oils, food and beverages, nutraceuticals and plant proteins, proteins and sweeteners, and vitamins and derivatives. Its products find application in animal nutrition, sports and lifestyle nutrition, infant nutrition and early life, flavor and fragrance, and personal care. Prinova services include custom flavor development, premixes particle size enhancement, quality and accreditations. The company also engages in "nutritional product development" by assisting customers in creating new products or improving existing ones.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Biological |
33.4%
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| 2 | Molekula Americas LLC |
16.5%
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| 3 | Prinova Group LLC |
12.0%
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| 4 | Mitsui Chemicals, Inc |
9.1%
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| 5 | Parchem |
8.1%
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| 6 | BOC Sciences |
5.4%
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| 7 | Wego Chemical Group Inc |
5.2%
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| 8 | MilliporeSigma |
5.2%
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| 9 | Merck |
5.2%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the taurine page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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4 | 80.0% |
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Japan
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1 | 20.0% |
