Taurolidine

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Taurolidine Structure
Taurolidine structure
Common Name Taurolidine
CAS Number 19388-87-5 Molecular Weight 284.356
Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 471.2±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C7H16N4O4S2 Melting Point 156ºC
MSDS USA Flash Point 238.8±31.5 °C

 Use of Taurolidine


Taurolidine is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial for the prevention of central venous catheter-related infections. Taurolidine has a direct and selective antineoplastic effect on brain tumor cells by the induction of apoptosis[1].

 Names

Name Taurolidine
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 Taurolidine Biological Activity

Description Taurolidine is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial for the prevention of central venous catheter-related infections. Taurolidine has a direct and selective antineoplastic effect on brain tumor cells by the induction of apoptosis[1].
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References

[1]. Haro C, et al. Taurolidine, an antiseptic for the prevention of central venous catheter-related infections. Rev Chilena Infectol. 2019 Aug;36(4):414-420.

[2]. Stendel R, et al. Treatment of glioblastoma with intravenous taurolidine. First clinical experience. Anticancer Res. 2004 Mar-Apr;24(2C):1143-7.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 471.2±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 156ºC
Molecular Formula C7H16N4O4S2
Molecular Weight 284.356
Flash Point 238.8±31.5 °C
Exact Mass 284.061310
PSA 115.58000
LogP -2.55
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.564

 Safety Information

RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
HS Code 2933990090

 Synthetic Route

~72%

Taurolidine Structure

Taurolidine

CAS#:19388-87-5

Literature: BIOPHORE INDIA PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD.; Pullagurla, Manik Reddy; Rangisetty, Jagadeesh Babu; Dokula, Neelam Naidu Patent: US2013/237700 A1, 2013 ; Location in patent: Paragraph 0028 ;

 Customs

HS Code 2933990090
Summary 2933990090. heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

 Articles34

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Taurolidine induces epithelial-mesenchymal transition via up-regulation of the transcription factor Snail in human pancreatic cancer cell lines.

Int. J. Colorectal Dis. 29(11) , 1339-48, (2014)

The taurine derivative taurolidine (TRD) exerts anti-neoplastic effects in a variety of tumor models. On the other hand, TRD at low doses was shown to reduce cell-cell adhesion, a prerequisite for met...

Central venous catheters and catheter locks in children with cancer: a prospective randomized trial of taurolidine versus heparin.

Pediatr. Blood Cancer 60(8) , 1292-8, (2013)

To determine if the catheter lock taurolidine can reduce the number of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in pediatric cancer patients with tunneled central venous catheters (CVC).During ...

Taurolidine specifically inhibits growth of neuroblastoma cell lines in vitro.

J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. 36(4) , e219-23, (2014)

Neuroblastoma is a common pediatric solid tumor with poor outcome for metastatic disease. Thus, novel therapeutic options are of main interest. The anti-neoplastic properties of taurolidine have been ...

 Synonyms

4,4'-Methylenebis(tetrahydro-1,2,4-thiadiazine) 1,1,1',1'-tetraoxide
4,4'-methanediylbis(1,2,4-thiadiazinane) 1,1,1',1'-tetraoxide
2H-1,2,4-Thiadiazine, 4,4'-methylenebis[tetrahydro-, 1,1,1',1'-tetraoxide
4,4'-Methylenebis(tetrahydro-1,2,4-sulfadiazine 1,1-dioxide)
4,4'-Methylenebis(perhydro-1,2,4-thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide)
Bis(1,1-dioxoperhydro-1,2,4-thiadiazin-4-yl)methane
4,4'-Methylenebis(1,2,4-thiadiazinane) 1,1,1',1'-tetraoxide
Taurolin
Taurolidine
Tauroline